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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,210.91 and 18,062.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,210.91 and 18,062.06 is: 39,732.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,210.91 : 18,062.06 = 18,062.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,210.91/18,062.06 = 18,062.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,210.91x = 18,062.06 × 18,062.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,210.91x = 326,238,101.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,238,101.75/8,210.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,732.29

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