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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,611.13 and 18,001.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,611.13 and 18,001.13 is: 37,630.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,611.13 : 18,001.13 = 18,001.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,611.13/18,001.13 = 18,001.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,611.13x = 18,001.13 × 18,001.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,611.13x = 324,040,501.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,040,501.27/8,611.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,630.45

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