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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,178.13 and 12,970.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,178.13 and 12,970.75 is: 20,572.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,178.13 : 12,970.75 = 12,970.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,178.13/12,970.75 = 12,970.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,178.13x = 12,970.75 × 12,970.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,178.13x = 168,240,355.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,240,355.56/8,178.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,572.00

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