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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,320.50 and 18,170.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,320.50 and 18,170.50 is: 35,423.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,320.50 : 18,170.50 = 18,170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,320.50/18,170.50 = 18,170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,320.50x = 18,170.50 × 18,170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,320.50x = 330,167,070.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,167,070.25/9,320.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,423.75

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