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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,651.81 and 13,230.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,651.81 and 13,230.84 is: 20,233.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,651.81 : 13,230.84 = 13,230.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,651.81/13,230.84 = 13,230.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,651.81x = 13,230.84 × 13,230.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,651.81x = 175,055,226.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,055,226.34/8,651.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.36

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