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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,458 and 18,089

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,458 and 18,089 is: 38,686.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,458 : 18,089 = 18,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,458/18,089 = 18,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,458x = 18,089 × 18,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,458x = 327,211,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,211,921/8,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,686.68

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