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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,663.63 and 12,700.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,663.63 and 12,700.13 is: 18,617.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.63 : 12,700.13 = 12,700.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.63/12,700.13 = 12,700.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.63x = 12,700.13 × 12,700.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.63x = 161,293,175.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,293,175.02/8,663.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,617.28

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