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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,295.50 and 18,231.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,295.50 and 18,231.25 is: 40,067.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.50 : 18,231.25 = 18,231.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.50/18,231.25 = 18,231.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.50x = 18,231.25 × 18,231.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.50x = 332,378,476.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,378,476.56/8,295.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,067.32

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