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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,640.50 and 18,955

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,640.50 and 18,955 is: 41,582.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,640.50 : 18,955 = 18,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,640.50/18,955 = 18,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,640.50x = 18,955 × 18,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,640.50x = 359,292,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,292,025/8,640.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,582.32

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