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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,059 and 7,707

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,059 and 7,707 is: 8,414.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059 : 7,707 = 7,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059/7,707 = 7,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059x = 7,707 × 7,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059x = 59,397,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,397,849/7,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,414.48

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