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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,888 and 12,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,888 and 12,700 is: 20,447.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,888 : 12,700 = 12,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,888/12,700 = 12,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,888x = 12,700 × 12,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,888x = 161,290,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,290,000/7,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,447.52

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