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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,868 and 12,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,868 and 12,281 is: 19,169.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,868 : 12,281 = 12,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,868/12,281 = 12,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,868x = 12,281 × 12,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,868x = 150,822,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,822,961/7,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,169.16

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