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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,980 and 18,406

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,980 and 18,406 is: 37,726.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,980 : 18,406 = 18,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,980/18,406 = 18,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,980x = 18,406 × 18,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,980x = 338,780,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,780,836/8,980
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,726.15

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