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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,062.88 and 12,453.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,062.88 and 12,453.75 is: 19,235.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.88 : 12,453.75 = 12,453.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.88/12,453.75 = 12,453.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.88x = 12,453.75 × 12,453.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.88x = 155,095,889.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,095,889.06/8,062.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,235.80

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