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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,775 and 12,343.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,775 and 12,343.50 is: 17,363.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,775 : 12,343.50 = 12,343.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,775/12,343.50 = 12,343.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,775x = 12,343.50 × 12,343.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,775x = 152,361,992.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,361,992.25/8,775
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,363.19

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