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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,549 and 18,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,549 and 18,280 is: 39,087.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,549 : 18,280 = 18,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,549/18,280 = 18,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,549x = 18,280 × 18,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,549x = 334,158,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,158,400/8,549
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,087.43

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