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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,564.06 and 18,727.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,564.06 and 18,727.88 is: 40,954.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,564.06 : 18,727.88 = 18,727.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,564.06/18,727.88 = 18,727.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,564.06x = 18,727.88 × 18,727.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,564.06x = 350,733,302.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,733,302.02/8,564.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,954.08

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