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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,366.44 and 12,954.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,366.44 and 12,954.56 is: 20,058.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.44 : 12,954.56 = 12,954.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.44/12,954.56 = 12,954.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.44x = 12,954.56 × 12,954.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.44x = 167,820,689.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,820,689.57/8,366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,058.80

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