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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,976 and 9,474

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,976 and 9,474 is: 12,866.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,976 : 9,474 = 9,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,976/9,474 = 9,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,976x = 9,474 × 9,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,976x = 89,756,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,756,676/6,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,866.50

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