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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,997 and 18,349.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,997 and 18,349.50 is: 37,424.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997 : 18,349.50 = 18,349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997/18,349.50 = 18,349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997x = 18,349.50 × 18,349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997x = 336,704,150.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,704,150.25/8,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,424.05

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