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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,243.44 and 18,333

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,243.44 and 18,333 is: 40,771.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,243.44 : 18,333 = 18,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,243.44/18,333 = 18,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,243.44x = 18,333 × 18,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,243.44x = 336,098,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,098,889/8,243.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,771.69

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