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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,785 and 18,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,785 and 18,954 is: 40,894.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,785 : 18,954 = 18,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,785/18,954 = 18,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,785x = 18,954 × 18,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,785x = 359,254,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,254,116/8,785
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,894.04

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