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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,007.88 and 18,591.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,007.88 and 18,591.75 is: 38,372.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,007.88 : 18,591.75 = 18,591.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,007.88/18,591.75 = 18,591.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,007.88x = 18,591.75 × 18,591.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,007.88x = 345,653,168.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,653,168.06/9,007.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,372.33

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