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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,232.50 and 30,265.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,232.50 and 30,265.50 is: 50,239.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,232.50 : 30,265.50 = 30,265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,232.50/30,265.50 = 30,265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,232.50x = 30,265.50 × 30,265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,232.50x = 916,000,490.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,000,490.25/18,232.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,239.98

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