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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,315.44 and 12,440.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,315.44 and 12,440.38 is: 18,611.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,315.44 : 12,440.38 = 12,440.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,315.44/12,440.38 = 12,440.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,315.44x = 12,440.38 × 12,440.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,315.44x = 154,762,930.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,762,930.14/8,315.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,611.52

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