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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,531 and 18,195

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,531 and 18,195 is: 38,806.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,531 : 18,195 = 18,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,531/18,195 = 18,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,531x = 18,195 × 18,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,531x = 331,058,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,058,025/8,531
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,806.47

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