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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,312 and 7,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,312 and 7,718 is: 9,437.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,312 : 7,718 = 7,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,312/7,718 = 7,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,312x = 7,718 × 7,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,312x = 59,567,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,567,524/6,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,437.19

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