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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,001 and 11,209.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,001 and 11,209.50 is: 15,704.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001 : 11,209.50 = 11,209.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001/11,209.50 = 11,209.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001x = 11,209.50 × 11,209.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001x = 125,652,890.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,652,890.25/8,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,704.65

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