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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,771.63 and 18,785.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,771.63 and 18,785.25 is: 40,230.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.63 : 18,785.25 = 18,785.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.63/18,785.25 = 18,785.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.63x = 18,785.25 × 18,785.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.63x = 352,885,617.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,885,617.56/8,771.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,230.36

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