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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,489.81 and 18,287.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,489.81 and 18,287.44 is: 39,391.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,489.81 : 18,287.44 = 18,287.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,489.81/18,287.44 = 18,287.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,489.81x = 18,287.44 × 18,287.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,489.81x = 334,430,370.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,430,370.32/8,489.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,391.96

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