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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,991 and 13,567.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,991 and 13,567.50 is: 20,473.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,991 : 13,567.50 = 13,567.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,991/13,567.50 = 13,567.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,991x = 13,567.50 × 13,567.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,991x = 184,077,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,077,056.25/8,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,473.48

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