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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,668 and 18,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,668 and 18,800 is: 40,775.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,668 : 18,800 = 18,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,668/18,800 = 18,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,668x = 18,800 × 18,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,668x = 353,440,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,440,000/8,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,775.27

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