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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,992 and 18,380

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,992 and 18,380 is: 37,569.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992 : 18,380 = 18,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992/18,380 = 18,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992x = 18,380 × 18,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992x = 337,824,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,824,400/8,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,569.44

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