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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,011.50 and 17,375

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,011.50 and 17,375 is: 37,682.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.50 : 17,375 = 17,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.50/17,375 = 17,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.50x = 17,375 × 17,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.50x = 301,890,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,890,625/8,011.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,682.16

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