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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,960 and 9,363

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,960 and 9,363 is: 12,595.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,960 : 9,363 = 9,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,960/9,363 = 9,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,960x = 9,363 × 9,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,960x = 87,665,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,665,769/6,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,595.66

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