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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,976 and 7,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,976 and 7,160 is: 12,893.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,976 : 7,160 = 7,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,976/7,160 = 7,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,976x = 7,160 × 7,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,976x = 51,265,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,265,600/3,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,893.76

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