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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,869 and 12,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,869 and 12,282 is: 19,169.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,869 : 12,282 = 12,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,869/12,282 = 12,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,869x = 12,282 × 12,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,869x = 150,847,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,847,524/7,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,169.85

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