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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,975 and 13,174.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,975 and 13,174.50 is: 19,338.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975 : 13,174.50 = 13,174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975/13,174.50 = 13,174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975x = 13,174.50 × 13,174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975x = 173,567,450.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,567,450.25/8,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,338.99

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