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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,512.50 and 18,209.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,512.50 and 18,209.25 is: 38,951.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,512.50 : 18,209.25 = 18,209.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,512.50/18,209.25 = 18,209.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,512.50x = 18,209.25 × 18,209.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,512.50x = 331,576,785.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,576,785.56/8,512.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,951.75

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