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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,152.50 and 13,693

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,152.50 and 13,693 is: 20,486.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.50 : 13,693 = 13,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.50/13,693 = 13,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.50x = 13,693 × 13,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.50x = 187,498,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,498,249/9,152.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,486.01

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