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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,433 and 18,479

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,433 and 18,479 is: 40,492.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,433 : 18,479 = 18,479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,433/18,479 = 18,479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,433x = 18,479 × 18,479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,433x = 341,473,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,473,441/8,433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,492.52

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