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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,975.44 and 12,438.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,975.44 and 12,438.56 is: 25,892.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.44 : 12,438.56 = 12,438.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.44/12,438.56 = 12,438.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.44x = 12,438.56 × 12,438.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.44x = 154,717,837.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,717,837.07/5,975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,892.30

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