Finding the Third Proportional to 7,993 and 12,539
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,993 and 12,539 is: 19,670.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,993 : 12,539 = 12,539 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,993/12,539 = 12,539/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,993x = 12,539 × 12,539 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,993x = 157,226,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,226,521/7,993 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,670.53
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