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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,984 and 9,627

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,984 and 9,627 is: 23,262.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,984 : 9,627 = 9,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,984/9,627 = 9,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,984x = 9,627 × 9,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,984x = 92,679,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,679,129/3,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,262.83

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