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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,892 and 8,663

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,892 and 8,663 is: 19,282.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,892 : 8,663 = 8,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,892/8,663 = 8,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,892x = 8,663 × 8,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,892x = 75,047,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,047,569/3,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,282.52

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