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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,892 and 12,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,892 and 12,622 is: 20,186.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,892 : 12,622 = 12,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,892/12,622 = 12,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,892x = 12,622 × 12,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,892x = 159,314,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,314,884/7,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,186.88

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