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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,661.84 and 12,195.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,661.84 and 12,195.84 is: 26,270.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,661.84 : 12,195.84 = 12,195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,661.84/12,195.84 = 12,195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,661.84x = 12,195.84 × 12,195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,661.84x = 148,738,604.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,738,604.77/5,661.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,270.35

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