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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,898 and 12,171

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,898 and 12,171 is: 18,755.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,898 : 12,171 = 12,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,898/12,171 = 12,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,898x = 12,171 × 12,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,898x = 148,133,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,133,241/7,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,755.79

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