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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,912.50 and 12,251.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,912.50 and 12,251.25 is: 18,969.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,912.50 : 12,251.25 = 12,251.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,912.50/12,251.25 = 12,251.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,912.50x = 12,251.25 × 12,251.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,912.50x = 150,093,126.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,093,126.56/7,912.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,969.12

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