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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,671 and 18,382

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,671 and 18,382 is: 38,968.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,671 : 18,382 = 18,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,671/18,382 = 18,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,671x = 18,382 × 18,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,671x = 337,897,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,897,924/8,671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,968.74

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