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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,795.94 and 12,894.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,795.94 and 12,894.19 is: 16,972.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.94 : 12,894.19 = 12,894.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.94/12,894.19 = 12,894.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.94x = 12,894.19 × 12,894.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.94x = 166,260,071.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,260,071.29/9,795.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,972.35

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