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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,612.25 and 13,173

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,612.25 and 13,173 is: 20,148.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,612.25 : 13,173 = 13,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,612.25/13,173 = 13,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,612.25x = 13,173 × 13,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,612.25x = 173,527,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,527,929/8,612.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,148.97

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