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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,327.25 and 12,465.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,327.25 and 12,465.75 is: 18,661.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.25 : 12,465.75 = 12,465.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.25/12,465.75 = 12,465.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.25x = 12,465.75 × 12,465.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.25x = 155,394,923.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,394,923.06/8,327.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,661.01

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