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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,827.88 and 18,374.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,827.88 and 18,374.63 is: 38,245.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.88 : 18,374.63 = 18,374.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.88/18,374.63 = 18,374.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.88x = 18,374.63 × 18,374.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.88x = 337,626,843.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,626,843.89/8,827.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,245.54

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