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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,317.50 and 12,477

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,317.50 and 12,477 is: 18,716.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,317.50 : 12,477 = 12,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,317.50/12,477 = 12,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,317.50x = 12,477 × 12,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,317.50x = 155,675,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,675,529/8,317.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,716.63

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