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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,886 and 11,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,886 and 11,775 is: 17,581.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,886 : 11,775 = 11,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,886/11,775 = 11,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,886x = 11,775 × 11,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,886x = 138,650,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,650,625/7,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,581.87

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