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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,976 and 12,623

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,976 and 12,623 is: 19,977.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,976 : 12,623 = 12,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,976/12,623 = 12,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,976x = 12,623 × 12,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,976x = 159,340,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,340,129/7,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,977.45

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