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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,994 and 9,337

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,994 and 9,337 is: 12,464.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,994 : 9,337 = 9,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,994/9,337 = 9,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,994x = 9,337 × 9,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,994x = 87,179,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,179,569/6,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,464.91

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