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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,960 and 9,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,960 and 9,172 is: 21,243.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,960 : 9,172 = 9,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,960/9,172 = 9,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,960x = 9,172 × 9,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,960x = 84,125,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,125,584/3,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,243.83

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