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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,688 and 18,849

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,688 and 18,849 is: 40,893.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,688 : 18,849 = 18,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,688/18,849 = 18,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,688x = 18,849 × 18,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,688x = 355,284,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,284,801/8,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,893.74

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