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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,041.78 and 12,062.67

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,041.78 and 12,062.67 is: 18,094.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.78 : 12,062.67 = 12,062.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.78/12,062.67 = 12,062.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.78x = 12,062.67 × 12,062.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.78x = 145,508,052.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,508,052.76/8,041.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,094.01

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