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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,884 and 18,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,884 and 18,484 is: 38,457.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,884 : 18,484 = 18,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,884/18,484 = 18,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,884x = 18,484 × 18,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,884x = 341,658,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,658,256/8,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,457.71

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