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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,404 and 18,091

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,404 and 18,091 is: 38,943.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,404 : 18,091 = 18,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,404/18,091 = 18,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,404x = 18,091 × 18,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,404x = 327,284,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,284,281/8,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,943.87

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