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Finding the Third Proportional to 4,356 and 7,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 4,356 and 7,270 is: 12,133.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356 : 7,270 = 7,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356/7,270 = 7,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356x = 7,270 × 7,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356x = 52,852,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,852,900/4,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,133.36

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