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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,851.50 and 13,297

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,851.50 and 13,297 is: 19,975.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.50 : 13,297 = 13,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.50/13,297 = 13,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.50x = 13,297 × 13,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.50x = 176,810,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,810,209/8,851.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,975.17

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