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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,990.50 and 18,338

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,990.50 and 18,338 is: 37,404.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,990.50 : 18,338 = 18,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,990.50/18,338 = 18,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,990.50x = 18,338 × 18,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,990.50x = 336,282,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,282,244/8,990.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,404.18

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