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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,507.53 and 18,470.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,507.53 and 18,470.53 is: 40,101.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,507.53 : 18,470.53 = 18,470.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,507.53/18,470.53 = 18,470.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,507.53x = 18,470.53 × 18,470.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,507.53x = 341,160,524.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,160,524.66/8,507.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,101.00

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