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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,460 and 18,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,460 and 18,360 is: 39,845.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,460 : 18,360 = 18,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,460/18,360 = 18,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,460x = 18,360 × 18,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,460x = 337,089,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,089,600/8,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,845.11

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