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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,886 and 9,279

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,886 and 9,279 is: 22,156.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,886 : 9,279 = 9,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,886/9,279 = 9,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,886x = 9,279 × 9,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,886x = 86,099,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,099,841/3,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,156.42

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