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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,666 and 18,772

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,666 and 18,772 is: 40,663.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666 : 18,772 = 18,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666/18,772 = 18,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666x = 18,772 × 18,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666x = 352,387,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,387,984/8,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,663.28

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