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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,177.63 and 12,524.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,177.63 and 12,524.63 is: 19,182.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,177.63 : 12,524.63 = 12,524.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,177.63/12,524.63 = 12,524.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,177.63x = 12,524.63 × 12,524.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,177.63x = 156,866,231.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,866,231.39/8,177.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,182.37

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