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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,744.63 and 18,736.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,744.63 and 18,736.88 is: 40,147.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.63 : 18,736.88 = 18,736.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.63/18,736.88 = 18,736.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.63x = 18,736.88 × 18,736.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.63x = 351,070,484.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,070,484.77/8,744.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,147.00

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