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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,158.06 and 12,246.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,158.06 and 12,246.19 is: 16,375.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.06 : 12,246.19 = 12,246.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.06/12,246.19 = 12,246.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.06x = 12,246.19 × 12,246.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.06x = 149,969,108.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,969,108.29/9,158.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,375.64

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