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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,355 and 13,276.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,355 and 13,276.50 is: 21,097.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,355 : 13,276.50 = 13,276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,355/13,276.50 = 13,276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,355x = 13,276.50 × 13,276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,355x = 176,265,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,265,452.25/8,355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,097.00

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