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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,665 and 18,363

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,665 and 18,363 is: 38,915.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,665 : 18,363 = 18,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,665/18,363 = 18,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,665x = 18,363 × 18,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,665x = 337,199,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,199,769/8,665
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,915.15

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