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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,607.94 and 8,150.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,607.94 and 8,150.91 is: 11,847.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.94 : 8,150.91 = 8,150.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.94/8,150.91 = 8,150.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.94x = 8,150.91 × 8,150.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.94x = 66,437,272.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,437,272.70/5,607.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,847.01

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