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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,663 and 9,535.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,663 and 9,535.50 is: 24,822.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663 : 9,535.50 = 9,535.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663/9,535.50 = 9,535.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663x = 9,535.50 × 9,535.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663x = 90,925,760.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,925,760.25/3,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,822.76

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