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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,490 and 18,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,490 and 18,281 is: 39,363.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,490 : 18,281 = 18,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,490/18,281 = 18,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,490x = 18,281 × 18,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,490x = 334,194,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,194,961/8,490
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,363.36

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