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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,251.88 and 16,230.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,251.88 and 16,230.38 is: 31,923.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,251.88 : 16,230.38 = 16,230.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,251.88/16,230.38 = 16,230.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,251.88x = 16,230.38 × 16,230.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,251.88x = 263,425,072.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,425,072.64/8,251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,923.06

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