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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,602 and 18,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,602 and 18,230 is: 38,634.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,602 : 18,230 = 18,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,602/18,230 = 18,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,602x = 18,230 × 18,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,602x = 332,332,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,332,900/8,602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,634.38

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