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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,674.50 and 16,809

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,674.50 and 16,809 is: 32,571.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.50 : 16,809 = 16,809 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.50/16,809 = 16,809/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.50x = 16,809 × 16,809
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.50x = 282,542,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,542,481/8,674.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,571.62

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