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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,440.88 and 12,158.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,440.88 and 12,158.44 is: 17,513.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,440.88 : 12,158.44 = 12,158.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,440.88/12,158.44 = 12,158.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,440.88x = 12,158.44 × 12,158.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,440.88x = 147,827,602.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,827,602.44/8,440.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,513.30

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