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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,570.63 and 13,244.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,570.63 and 13,244.44 is: 20,467.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,570.63 : 13,244.44 = 13,244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,570.63/13,244.44 = 13,244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,570.63x = 13,244.44 × 13,244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,570.63x = 175,415,124.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,415,124.69/8,570.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,467.02

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