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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,814.94 and 18,358.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,814.94 and 18,358.88 is: 38,236.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.94 : 18,358.88 = 18,358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.94/18,358.88 = 18,358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.94x = 18,358.88 × 18,358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.94x = 337,048,291.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,048,291.27/8,814.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,236.04

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