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Finding the Third Proportional to 4,322 and 6,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 4,322 and 6,248 is: 9,032.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322 : 6,248 = 6,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322/6,248 = 6,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322x = 6,248 × 6,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322x = 39,037,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,037,504/4,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,032.28

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