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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,780 and 18,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,780 and 18,552 is: 39,200.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,780 : 18,552 = 18,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,780/18,552 = 18,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,780x = 18,552 × 18,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,780x = 344,176,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,176,704/8,780
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,200.08

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