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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,502.94 and 12,030.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,502.94 and 12,030.19 is: 26,299.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502.94 : 12,030.19 = 12,030.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502.94/12,030.19 = 12,030.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502.94x = 12,030.19 × 12,030.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502.94x = 144,725,411.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,725,411.29/5,502.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,299.66

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