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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,426 and 18,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,426 and 18,724 is: 41,607.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,426 : 18,724 = 18,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,426/18,724 = 18,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,426x = 18,724 × 18,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,426x = 350,588,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,588,176/8,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,607.90

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