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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,886 and 18,288

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,886 and 18,288 is: 37,637.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886 : 18,288 = 18,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886/18,288 = 18,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886x = 18,288 × 18,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886x = 334,450,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,450,944/8,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,637.96

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