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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,734 and 18,451

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,734 and 18,451 is: 38,978.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,734 : 18,451 = 18,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,734/18,451 = 18,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,734x = 18,451 × 18,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,734x = 340,439,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,439,401/8,734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,978.64

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