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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,122 and 7,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,122 and 7,762 is: 8,459.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,122 : 7,762 = 7,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,122/7,762 = 7,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,122x = 7,762 × 7,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,122x = 60,248,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,248,644/7,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,459.51

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