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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,333.67 and 18,083.33

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,333.67 and 18,083.33 is: 39,239.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.67 : 18,083.33 = 18,083.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.67/18,083.33 = 18,083.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.67x = 18,083.33 × 18,083.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.67x = 327,006,791.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,006,791.40/8,333.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,239.25

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