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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,152.13 and 12,246.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,152.13 and 12,246.19 is: 18,396.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.13 : 12,246.19 = 12,246.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.13/12,246.19 = 12,246.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.13x = 12,246.19 × 12,246.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.13x = 149,969,108.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,969,108.29/8,152.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,396.32

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