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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,910 and 18,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,910 and 18,540 is: 38,578.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,910 : 18,540 = 18,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,910/18,540 = 18,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,910x = 18,540 × 18,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,910x = 343,731,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,731,600/8,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,578.18

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