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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,641 and 18,845

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,641 and 18,845 is: 41,098.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,641 : 18,845 = 18,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,641/18,845 = 18,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,641x = 18,845 × 18,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,641x = 355,134,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,134,025/8,641
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,098.72

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