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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,312 and 9,028

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,312 and 9,028 is: 12,912.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,312 : 9,028 = 9,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,312/9,028 = 9,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,312x = 9,028 × 9,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,312x = 81,504,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,504,784/6,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,912.67

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