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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,600 and 18,190

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,600 and 18,190 is: 38,473.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,600 : 18,190 = 18,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,600/18,190 = 18,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,600x = 18,190 × 18,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,600x = 330,876,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,876,100/8,600
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,473.97

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