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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,709 and 18,803

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,709 and 18,803 is: 40,596.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,709 : 18,803 = 18,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,709/18,803 = 18,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,709x = 18,803 × 18,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,709x = 353,552,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,552,809/8,709
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,596.26

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