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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,543 and 18,020

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,543 and 18,020 is: 38,010.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,543 : 18,020 = 18,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,543/18,020 = 18,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,543x = 18,020 × 18,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,543x = 324,720,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,720,400/8,543
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,010.11

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