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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,150.63 and 18,856.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,150.63 and 18,856.13 is: 43,622.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.63 : 18,856.13 = 18,856.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.63/18,856.13 = 18,856.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.63x = 18,856.13 × 18,856.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.63x = 355,553,450.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,553,450.02/8,150.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,622.84

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