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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,932.50 and 18,114.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,932.50 and 18,114.75 is: 36,735.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.50 : 18,114.75 = 18,114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.50/18,114.75 = 18,114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.50x = 18,114.75 × 18,114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.50x = 328,144,167.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,144,167.56/8,932.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,735.98

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