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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,932 and 12,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,932 and 12,286 is: 19,029.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,932 : 12,286 = 12,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,932/12,286 = 12,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,932x = 12,286 × 12,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,932x = 150,945,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,945,796/7,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,029.98

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