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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,806 and 13,592

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,806 and 13,592 is: 23,666.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,806 : 13,592 = 13,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,806/13,592 = 13,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,806x = 13,592 × 13,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,806x = 184,742,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,742,464/7,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,666.73

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