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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,950 and 7,709

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,950 and 7,709 is: 9,988.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950 : 7,709 = 7,709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950/7,709 = 7,709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950x = 7,709 × 7,709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950x = 59,428,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,428,681/5,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,988.01

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