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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,795.95 and 17,950.08

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,795.95 and 17,950.08 is: 36,631.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.95 : 17,950.08 = 17,950.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.95/17,950.08 = 17,950.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.95x = 17,950.08 × 17,950.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.95x = 322,205,304.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,205,304.69/8,795.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,631.08

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