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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,984 and 18,412

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,984 and 18,412 is: 37,733.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,984 : 18,412 = 18,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,984/18,412 = 18,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,984x = 18,412 × 18,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,984x = 339,001,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,001,744/8,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,733.94

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