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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,473 and 18,161

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,473 and 18,161 is: 38,926.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,473 : 18,161 = 18,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,473/18,161 = 18,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,473x = 18,161 × 18,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,473x = 329,821,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,821,921/8,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,926.23

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