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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,990 and 18,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,990 and 18,430 is: 37,782.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,990 : 18,430 = 18,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,990/18,430 = 18,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,990x = 18,430 × 18,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,990x = 339,664,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,664,900/8,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,782.53

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