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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,502.50 and 13,133

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,502.50 and 13,133 is: 20,285.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,502.50 : 13,133 = 13,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,502.50/13,133 = 13,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,502.50x = 13,133 × 13,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,502.50x = 172,475,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,475,689/8,502.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,285.29

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