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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,932 and 12,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,932 and 12,350 is: 19,228.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,932 : 12,350 = 12,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,932/12,350 = 12,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,932x = 12,350 × 12,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,932x = 152,522,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,522,500/7,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,228.76

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