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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,652 and 12,173.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,652 and 12,173.50 is: 19,366.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,652 : 12,173.50 = 12,173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,652/12,173.50 = 12,173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,652x = 12,173.50 × 12,173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,652x = 148,194,102.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,194,102.25/7,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,366.71

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