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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,430.75 and 13,088.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,430.75 and 13,088.25 is: 20,318.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,430.75 : 13,088.25 = 13,088.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,430.75/13,088.25 = 13,088.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,430.75x = 13,088.25 × 13,088.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,430.75x = 171,302,288.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,302,288.06/8,430.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,318.75

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