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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,509.50 and 18,047.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,509.50 and 18,047.25 is: 38,275.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,509.50 : 18,047.25 = 18,047.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,509.50/18,047.25 = 18,047.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,509.50x = 18,047.25 × 18,047.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,509.50x = 325,703,232.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,703,232.56/8,509.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,275.25

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