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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,020.13 and 17,376.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,020.13 and 17,376.75 is: 37,649.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.13 : 17,376.75 = 17,376.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.13/17,376.75 = 17,376.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.13x = 17,376.75 × 17,376.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.13x = 301,951,440.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,951,440.56/8,020.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,649.22

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