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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,860 and 18,743

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,860 and 18,743 is: 39,650.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,860 : 18,743 = 18,743 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,860/18,743 = 18,743/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,860x = 18,743 × 18,743
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,860x = 351,300,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,300,049/8,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,650.12

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