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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,586 and 18,095

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,586 and 18,095 is: 38,135.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,586 : 18,095 = 18,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,586/18,095 = 18,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,586x = 18,095 × 18,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,586x = 327,429,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,429,025/8,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,135.22

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