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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,737.50 and 18,866

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,737.50 and 18,866 is: 40,735.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,737.50 : 18,866 = 18,866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,737.50/18,866 = 18,866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,737.50x = 18,866 × 18,866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,737.50x = 355,925,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,925,956/8,737.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,735.45

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