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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,807.75 and 18,441

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,807.75 and 18,441 is: 34,673.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,807.75 : 18,441 = 18,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,807.75/18,441 = 18,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,807.75x = 18,441 × 18,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,807.75x = 340,070,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,070,481/9,807.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,673.65

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