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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,094.94 and 12,430.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,094.94 and 12,430.97 is: 19,089.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.94 : 12,430.97 = 12,430.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.94/12,430.97 = 12,430.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.94x = 12,430.97 × 12,430.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.94x = 154,528,984.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,528,984.06/8,094.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,089.58

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