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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,238 and 7,885

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,238 and 7,885 is: 9,966.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,238 : 7,885 = 7,885 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,238/7,885 = 7,885/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,238x = 7,885 × 7,885
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,238x = 62,173,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,173,225/6,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,966.85

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