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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,708 and 12,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,708 and 12,251 is: 19,471.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,708 : 12,251 = 12,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,708/12,251 = 12,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,708x = 12,251 × 12,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,708x = 150,087,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,087,001/7,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,471.59

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