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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,636 and 18,913

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,636 and 18,913 is: 41,419.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,636 : 18,913 = 18,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,636/18,913 = 18,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,636x = 18,913 × 18,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,636x = 357,701,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,701,569/8,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,419.82

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