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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,635 and 18,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,635 and 18,304 is: 38,799.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,635 : 18,304 = 18,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,635/18,304 = 18,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,635x = 18,304 × 18,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,635x = 335,036,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,036,416/8,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,799.82

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