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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,998 and 9,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,998 and 9,275 is: 21,517.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,998 : 9,275 = 9,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,998/9,275 = 9,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,998x = 9,275 × 9,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,998x = 86,025,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,025,625/3,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,517.16

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