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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,230.50 and 12,417.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,230.50 and 12,417.75 is: 18,735.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,230.50 : 12,417.75 = 12,417.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,230.50/12,417.75 = 12,417.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,230.50x = 12,417.75 × 12,417.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,230.50x = 154,200,515.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,200,515.06/8,230.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,735.25

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