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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,725 and 18,853

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,725 and 18,853 is: 40,737.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725 : 18,853 = 18,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725/18,853 = 18,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725x = 18,853 × 18,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725x = 355,435,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,435,609/8,725
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,737.61

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