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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,730 and 18,445.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,730 and 18,445.50 is: 38,973.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,730 : 18,445.50 = 18,445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,730/18,445.50 = 18,445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,730x = 18,445.50 × 18,445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,730x = 340,236,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,236,470.25/8,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,973.25

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