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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,325.38 and 18,717.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,325.38 and 18,717.75 is: 30,935.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,325.38 : 18,717.75 = 18,717.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,325.38/18,717.75 = 18,717.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,325.38x = 18,717.75 × 18,717.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,325.38x = 350,354,165.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,354,165.06/11,325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,935.33

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