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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,220 and 9,654

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,220 and 9,654 is: 12,908.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220 : 9,654 = 9,654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220/9,654 = 9,654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220x = 9,654 × 9,654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220x = 93,199,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,199,716/7,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,908.55

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