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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,322.50 and 18,171.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,322.50 and 18,171.75 is: 35,421.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.50 : 18,171.75 = 18,171.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.50/18,171.75 = 18,171.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.50x = 18,171.75 × 18,171.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.50x = 330,212,498.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,212,498.06/9,322.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,421.02

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