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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,991 and 18,447.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,991 and 18,447.75 is: 37,851.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,991 : 18,447.75 = 18,447.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,991/18,447.75 = 18,447.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,991x = 18,447.75 × 18,447.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,991x = 340,319,480.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,319,480.06/8,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,851.13

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