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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,228 and 7,852

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,228 and 7,852 is: 8,529.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,228 : 7,852 = 7,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,228/7,852 = 7,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,228x = 7,852 × 7,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,228x = 61,653,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,653,904/7,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,529.87

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