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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,908 and 18,212

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,908 and 18,212 is: 37,233.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908 : 18,212 = 18,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908/18,212 = 18,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908x = 18,212 × 18,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908x = 331,676,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,676,944/8,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,233.60

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