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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,974 and 18,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,974 and 18,320 is: 37,399.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,974 : 18,320 = 18,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,974/18,320 = 18,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,974x = 18,320 × 18,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,974x = 335,622,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,622,400/8,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,399.42

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