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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,065.13 and 17,366.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,065.13 and 17,366.25 is: 37,393.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,065.13 : 17,366.25 = 17,366.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,065.13/17,366.25 = 17,366.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,065.13x = 17,366.25 × 17,366.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,065.13x = 301,586,639.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,586,639.06/8,065.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,393.92

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