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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,774.88 and 12,161.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,774.88 and 12,161.25 is: 19,022.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,774.88 : 12,161.25 = 12,161.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,774.88/12,161.25 = 12,161.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,774.88x = 12,161.25 × 12,161.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,774.88x = 147,896,001.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,896,001.56/7,774.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,022.30

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