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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,720 and 11,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,720 and 11,950 is: 18,497.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,720 : 11,950 = 11,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,720/11,950 = 11,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,720x = 11,950 × 11,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,720x = 142,802,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,802,500/7,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,497.73

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