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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,752 and 18,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,752 and 18,244 is: 38,030.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,752 : 18,244 = 18,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,752/18,244 = 18,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,752x = 18,244 × 18,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,752x = 332,843,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,843,536/8,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,030.57

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