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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,964 and 9,595

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,964 and 9,595 is: 23,225.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,964 : 9,595 = 9,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,964/9,595 = 9,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,964x = 9,595 × 9,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,964x = 92,064,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,064,025/3,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,225.03

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