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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,668 and 12,330

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,668 and 12,330 is: 19,826.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,668 : 12,330 = 12,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,668/12,330 = 12,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,668x = 12,330 × 12,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,668x = 152,028,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,028,900/7,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,826.41

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