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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,706.38 and 18,974.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,706.38 and 18,974.81 is: 41,354.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,706.38 : 18,974.81 = 18,974.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,706.38/18,974.81 = 18,974.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,706.38x = 18,974.81 × 18,974.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,706.38x = 360,043,509.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,043,509.41/8,706.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,354.01

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