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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,995 and 7,297

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,995 and 7,297 is: 13,328.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995 : 7,297 = 7,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995/7,297 = 7,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995x = 7,297 × 7,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995x = 53,246,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,246,209/3,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,328.21

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