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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,690 and 18,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,690 and 18,950 is: 41,323.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,690 : 18,950 = 18,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,690/18,950 = 18,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,690x = 18,950 × 18,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,690x = 359,102,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,102,500/8,690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,323.65

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