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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,906.50 and 12,495

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,906.50 and 12,495 is: 26,432.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.50 : 12,495 = 12,495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.50/12,495 = 12,495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.50x = 12,495 × 12,495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.50x = 156,125,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,125,025/5,906.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,432.75

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