Finding the Third Proportional to 7,944 and 11,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,944 and 11,916 is: 17,874
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,944 : 11,916 = 11,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,944/11,916 = 11,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,944x = 11,916 × 11,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,944x = 141,991,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,991,056/7,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,874
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