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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,744 and 18,295

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,744 and 18,295 is: 38,278.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744 : 18,295 = 18,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744/18,295 = 18,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744x = 18,295 × 18,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744x = 334,707,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,707,025/8,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,278.48

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