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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,022 and 12,346.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,022 and 12,346.50 is: 19,002.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022 : 12,346.50 = 12,346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022/12,346.50 = 12,346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022x = 12,346.50 × 12,346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022x = 152,436,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,436,062.25/8,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,002.25

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