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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,607.38 and 18,248.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,607.38 and 18,248.25 is: 38,687.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,607.38 : 18,248.25 = 18,248.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,607.38/18,248.25 = 18,248.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,607.38x = 18,248.25 × 18,248.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,607.38x = 332,998,628.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,998,628.06/8,607.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,687.59

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