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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,377 and 18,049

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,377 and 18,049 is: 38,888.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,377 : 18,049 = 18,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,377/18,049 = 18,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,377x = 18,049 × 18,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,377x = 325,766,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,766,401/8,377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,888.19

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