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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,034 and 9,291

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,034 and 9,291 is: 12,272.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034 : 9,291 = 9,291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034/9,291 = 9,291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034x = 9,291 × 9,291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034x = 86,322,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,322,681/7,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,272.20

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