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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,097 and 12,235.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,097 and 12,235.50 is: 18,489.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,097 : 12,235.50 = 12,235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,097/12,235.50 = 12,235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,097x = 12,235.50 × 12,235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,097x = 149,707,460.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,707,460.25/8,097
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,489.25

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