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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,492.63 and 12,007.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,492.63 and 12,007.13 is: 26,248.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,492.63 : 12,007.13 = 12,007.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,492.63/12,007.13 = 12,007.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,492.63x = 12,007.13 × 12,007.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,492.63x = 144,171,050.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,171,050.77/5,492.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,248.11

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