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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,892 and 12,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,892 and 12,950 is: 21,249.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,892 : 12,950 = 12,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,892/12,950 = 12,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,892x = 12,950 × 12,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,892x = 167,702,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,702,500/7,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,249.68

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