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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,891.81 and 18,878.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,891.81 and 18,878.81 is: 40,082.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.81 : 18,878.81 = 18,878.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.81/18,878.81 = 18,878.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.81x = 18,878.81 × 18,878.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.81x = 356,409,561.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,409,561.41/8,891.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,082.89

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