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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,929 and 13,209

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,929 and 13,209 is: 22,005.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,929 : 13,209 = 13,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,929/13,209 = 13,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,929x = 13,209 × 13,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,929x = 174,477,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,477,681/7,929
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,005.00

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