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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,220 and 18,079.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,220 and 18,079.50 is: 39,765.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220 : 18,079.50 = 18,079.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220/18,079.50 = 18,079.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220x = 18,079.50 × 18,079.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220x = 326,868,320.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,868,320.25/8,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,765.00

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