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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,707.50 and 12,447

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,707.50 and 12,447 is: 17,792.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,707.50 : 12,447 = 12,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,707.50/12,447 = 12,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,707.50x = 12,447 × 12,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,707.50x = 154,927,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,927,809/8,707.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,792.46

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