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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,553 and 18,042

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,553 and 18,042 is: 38,058.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,553 : 18,042 = 18,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,553/18,042 = 18,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,553x = 18,042 × 18,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,553x = 325,513,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,513,764/8,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,058.43

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