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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,186 and 9,451

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,186 and 9,451 is: 12,429.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,186 : 9,451 = 9,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,186/9,451 = 9,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,186x = 9,451 × 9,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,186x = 89,321,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,321,401/7,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,429.92

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