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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,309 and 8,982

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,309 and 8,982 is: 12,787.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,309 : 8,982 = 8,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,309/8,982 = 8,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,309x = 8,982 × 8,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,309x = 80,676,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,676,324/6,309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,787.50

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