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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,926 and 9,157

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,926 and 9,157 is: 12,106.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,926 : 9,157 = 9,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,926/9,157 = 9,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,926x = 9,157 × 9,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,926x = 83,850,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,850,649/6,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,106.65

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