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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,991 and 9,323

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,991 and 9,323 is: 21,778.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991 : 9,323 = 9,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991/9,323 = 9,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991x = 9,323 × 9,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991x = 86,918,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,918,329/3,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,778.58

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