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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,983 and 18,542.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,983 and 18,542.75 is: 38,276.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983 : 18,542.75 = 18,542.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983/18,542.75 = 18,542.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983x = 18,542.75 × 18,542.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983x = 343,833,577.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,833,577.56/8,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,276.03

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