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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,466 and 18,460

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,466 and 18,460 is: 40,251.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,466 : 18,460 = 18,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,466/18,460 = 18,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,466x = 18,460 × 18,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,466x = 340,771,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,771,600/8,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,251.78

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