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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,220 and 17,836.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,220 and 17,836.50 is: 38,703.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220 : 17,836.50 = 17,836.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220/17,836.50 = 17,836.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220x = 17,836.50 × 17,836.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220x = 318,140,732.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,140,732.25/8,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,703.25

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