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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,828 and 12,302

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,828 and 12,302 is: 19,333.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,828 : 12,302 = 12,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,828/12,302 = 12,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,828x = 12,302 × 12,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,828x = 151,339,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,339,204/7,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,333.06

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