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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,246.81 and 17,678.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,246.81 and 17,678.25 is: 37,895.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.81 : 17,678.25 = 17,678.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.81/17,678.25 = 17,678.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.81x = 17,678.25 × 17,678.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.81x = 312,520,523.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,520,523.06/8,246.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,895.92

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