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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,042 and 9,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,042 and 9,312 is: 12,313.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,042 : 9,312 = 9,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,042/9,312 = 9,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,042x = 9,312 × 9,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,042x = 86,713,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,713,344/7,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,313.74

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