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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,992 and 9,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,992 and 9,276 is: 21,554.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,992 : 9,276 = 9,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,992/9,276 = 9,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,992x = 9,276 × 9,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,992x = 86,044,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,044,176/3,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,554.15

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