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Finding the Third Proportional to 4,388 and 7,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 4,388 and 7,150 is: 11,650.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388 : 7,150 = 7,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388/7,150 = 7,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388x = 7,150 × 7,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388x = 51,122,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,122,500/4,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,650.52

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