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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,664 and 18,361

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,664 and 18,361 is: 38,911.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,664 : 18,361 = 18,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,664/18,361 = 18,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,664x = 18,361 × 18,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,664x = 337,126,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,126,321/8,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,911.16

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