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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,914 and 12,303

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,914 and 12,303 is: 19,126.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,914 : 12,303 = 12,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,914/12,303 = 12,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,914x = 12,303 × 12,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,914x = 151,363,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,363,809/7,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,126.08

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