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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,805 and 11,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,805 and 11,708 is: 17,562.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,805 : 11,708 = 11,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,805/11,708 = 11,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,805x = 11,708 × 11,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,805x = 137,077,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,077,264/7,805
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,562.75

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