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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,854 and 13,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,854 and 13,266 is: 22,407.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,854 : 13,266 = 13,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,854/13,266 = 13,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,854x = 13,266 × 13,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,854x = 175,986,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,986,756/7,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,407.28

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