Finding the Third Proportional to 7,092 and 9,456
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,092 and 9,456 is: 12,608
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,092 : 9,456 = 9,456 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,092/9,456 = 9,456/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,092x = 9,456 × 9,456 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,092x = 89,415,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,415,936/7,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,608
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