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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,056.97 and 18,095.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,056.97 and 18,095.91 is: 40,643.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.97 : 18,095.91 = 18,095.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.97/18,095.91 = 18,095.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.97x = 18,095.91 × 18,095.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.97x = 327,461,823.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,461,823.01/8,056.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,643.30

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