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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,920 and 7,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,920 and 7,676 is: 8,514.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,920 : 7,676 = 7,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,920/7,676 = 7,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,920x = 7,676 × 7,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,920x = 58,920,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,920,976/6,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,514.59

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