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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,190.56 and 12,524.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,190.56 and 12,524.63 is: 19,152.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,190.56 : 12,524.63 = 12,524.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,190.56/12,524.63 = 12,524.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,190.56x = 12,524.63 × 12,524.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,190.56x = 156,866,231.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,866,231.39/8,190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,152.07

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