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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,920 and 12,756

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,920 and 12,756 is: 20,544.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,920 : 12,756 = 12,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,920/12,756 = 12,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,920x = 12,756 × 12,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,920x = 162,715,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,715,536/7,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,544.89

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