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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,228.94 and 12,453.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,228.94 and 12,453.75 is: 16,805.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.94 : 12,453.75 = 12,453.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.94/12,453.75 = 12,453.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.94x = 12,453.75 × 12,453.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.94x = 155,095,889.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,095,889.06/9,228.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,805.39

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