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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,325.12 and 18,034.21

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,325.12 and 18,034.21 is: 39,066.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.12 : 18,034.21 = 18,034.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.12/18,034.21 = 18,034.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.12x = 18,034.21 × 18,034.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.12x = 325,232,623.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,232,623.25/8,325.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,066.40

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