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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,926 and 7,693

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,926 and 7,693 is: 20,226.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926 : 7,693 = 7,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926/7,693 = 7,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926x = 7,693 × 7,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926x = 59,182,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,182,249/2,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,226.33

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