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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,189.44 and 17,547.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,189.44 and 17,547.47 is: 37,598.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,189.44 : 17,547.47 = 17,547.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,189.44/17,547.47 = 17,547.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,189.44x = 17,547.47 × 17,547.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,189.44x = 307,913,659.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,913,659.53/8,189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,598.88

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