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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,388 and 18,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,388 and 18,232 is: 39,628.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,388 : 18,232 = 18,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,388/18,232 = 18,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,388x = 18,232 × 18,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,388x = 332,405,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,405,824/8,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,628.73

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