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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,160.13 and 23,059.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,160.13 and 23,059.69 is: 43,728.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,160.13 : 23,059.69 = 23,059.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,160.13/23,059.69 = 23,059.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,160.13x = 23,059.69 × 23,059.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,160.13x = 531,749,187.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,749,187.60/12,160.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,728.92

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