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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,150 and 9,547

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,150 and 9,547 is: 12,747.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150 : 9,547 = 9,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150/9,547 = 9,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150x = 9,547 × 9,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150x = 91,145,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,145,209/7,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,747.58

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