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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,003.81 and 17,361.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,003.81 and 17,361.84 is: 37,661.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.81 : 17,361.84 = 17,361.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.81/17,361.84 = 17,361.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.81x = 17,361.84 × 17,361.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.81x = 301,433,618.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,433,618.40/8,003.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,661.25

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