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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,336.25 and 12,174.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,336.25 and 12,174.75 is: 17,780.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,336.25 : 12,174.75 = 12,174.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,336.25/12,174.75 = 12,174.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,336.25x = 12,174.75 × 12,174.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,336.25x = 148,224,537.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,224,537.56/8,336.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,780.72

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