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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,289 and 18,211.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,289 and 18,211.50 is: 40,011.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,289 : 18,211.50 = 18,211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,289/18,211.50 = 18,211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,289x = 18,211.50 × 18,211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,289x = 331,658,732.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,658,732.25/8,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,011.91

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