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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,607.38 and 18,852.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,607.38 and 18,852.75 is: 41,293.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,607.38 : 18,852.75 = 18,852.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,607.38/18,852.75 = 18,852.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,607.38x = 18,852.75 × 18,852.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,607.38x = 355,426,182.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,426,182.56/8,607.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,293.21

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