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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,434 and 18,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,434 and 18,524 is: 40,685.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,434 : 18,524 = 18,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,434/18,524 = 18,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,434x = 18,524 × 18,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,434x = 343,138,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,138,576/8,434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,685.15

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