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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,430.97 and 25,246.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,430.97 and 25,246.69 is: 51,274.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,430.97 : 25,246.69 = 25,246.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,430.97/25,246.69 = 25,246.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,430.97x = 25,246.69 × 25,246.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,430.97x = 637,395,229.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,395,229.72/12,430.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,274.78

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