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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,983 and 12,634

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,983 and 12,634 is: 19,994.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,983 : 12,634 = 12,634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,983/12,634 = 12,634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,983x = 12,634 × 12,634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,983x = 159,617,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,617,956/7,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,994.73

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