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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,662 and 18,235

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,662 and 18,235 is: 38,387.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,662 : 18,235 = 18,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,662/18,235 = 18,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,662x = 18,235 × 18,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,662x = 332,515,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,515,225/8,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,387.81

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