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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,823 and 11,801

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,823 and 11,801 is: 17,801.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,823 : 11,801 = 11,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,823/11,801 = 11,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,823x = 11,801 × 11,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,823x = 139,263,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,263,601/7,823
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,801.82

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