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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,320.06 and 12,825.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,320.06 and 12,825.84 is: 17,650.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,320.06 : 12,825.84 = 12,825.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,320.06/12,825.84 = 12,825.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,320.06x = 12,825.84 × 12,825.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,320.06x = 164,502,267.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,502,267.90/9,320.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,650.34

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