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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,275.63 and 18,907.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,275.63 and 18,907.06 is: 43,196.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.63 : 18,907.06 = 18,907.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.63/18,907.06 = 18,907.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.63x = 18,907.06 × 18,907.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.63x = 357,477,012.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,477,012.38/8,275.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,196.38

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