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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,332 and 9,315

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,332 and 9,315 is: 13,703.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332 : 9,315 = 9,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332/9,315 = 9,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332x = 9,315 × 9,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332x = 86,769,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,769,225/6,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,703.29

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