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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,842 and 18,413

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,842 and 18,413 is: 38,344.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842 : 18,413 = 18,413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842/18,413 = 18,413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842x = 18,413 × 18,413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842x = 339,038,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,038,569/8,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,344.10

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