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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,659.88 and 18,644.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,659.88 and 18,644.25 is: 40,140.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,659.88 : 18,644.25 = 18,644.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,659.88/18,644.25 = 18,644.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,659.88x = 18,644.25 × 18,644.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,659.88x = 347,608,058.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,608,058.06/8,659.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,140.08

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