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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,762.50 and 18,220.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,762.50 and 18,220.50 is: 19,805.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,762.50 : 18,220.50 = 18,220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,762.50/18,220.50 = 18,220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,762.50x = 18,220.50 × 18,220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,762.50x = 331,986,620.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,986,620.25/16,762.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,805.32

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