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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,992 and 9,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,992 and 9,316 is: 21,740.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,992 : 9,316 = 9,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,992/9,316 = 9,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,992x = 9,316 × 9,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,992x = 86,787,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,787,856/3,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,740.44

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