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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,095.50 and 18,771.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,095.50 and 18,771.75 is: 43,527.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.50 : 18,771.75 = 18,771.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.50/18,771.75 = 18,771.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.50x = 18,771.75 × 18,771.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.50x = 352,378,598.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,378,598.06/8,095.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,527.71

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