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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,252.44 and 17,820.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,252.44 and 17,820.28 is: 38,481.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.44 : 17,820.28 = 17,820.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.44/17,820.28 = 17,820.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.44x = 17,820.28 × 17,820.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.44x = 317,562,423.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,562,423.83/8,252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,481.05

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