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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,231 and 7,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,231 and 7,855 is: 8,532.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,231 : 7,855 = 7,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,231/7,855 = 7,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,231x = 7,855 × 7,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,231x = 61,701,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,701,025/7,231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,532.85

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