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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,175.50 and 20,093

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,175.50 and 20,093 is: 30,642.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,175.50 : 20,093 = 20,093 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,175.50/20,093 = 20,093/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,175.50x = 20,093 × 20,093
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,175.50x = 403,728,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,728,649/13,175.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,642.38

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