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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,069 and 9,462

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,069 and 9,462 is: 12,665.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,069 : 9,462 = 9,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,069/9,462 = 9,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,069x = 9,462 × 9,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,069x = 89,529,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,529,444/7,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,665.08

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