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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,967 and 7,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,967 and 7,313 is: 13,481.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,967 : 7,313 = 7,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,967/7,313 = 7,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,967x = 7,313 × 7,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,967x = 53,479,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,479,969/3,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,481.21

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