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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,960 and 7,299

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,960 and 7,299 is: 13,453.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,960 : 7,299 = 7,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,960/7,299 = 7,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,960x = 7,299 × 7,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,960x = 53,275,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,275,401/3,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,453.38

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