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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,946 and 8,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,946 and 8,152 is: 9,567.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,946 : 8,152 = 8,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,946/8,152 = 8,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,946x = 8,152 × 8,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,946x = 66,455,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,455,104/6,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,567.39

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