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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,550 and 12,825

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,550 and 12,825 is: 19,237.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,550 : 12,825 = 12,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,550/12,825 = 12,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,550x = 12,825 × 12,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,550x = 164,480,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,480,625/8,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,237.50

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