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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,842 and 18,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,842 and 18,408 is: 38,323.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842 : 18,408 = 18,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842/18,408 = 18,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842x = 18,408 × 18,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842x = 338,854,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,854,464/8,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,323.28

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