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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,998.50 and 12,546.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,998.50 and 12,546.25 is: 19,679.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,998.50 : 12,546.25 = 12,546.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,998.50/12,546.25 = 12,546.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,998.50x = 12,546.25 × 12,546.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,998.50x = 157,408,389.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,408,389.06/7,998.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,679.74

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