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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,122.50 and 13,663.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,122.50 and 13,663.50 is: 20,464.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,122.50 : 13,663.50 = 13,663.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,122.50/13,663.50 = 13,663.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,122.50x = 13,663.50 × 13,663.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,122.50x = 186,691,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,691,232.25/9,122.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,464.92

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