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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,231 and 9,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,231 and 9,676 is: 12,947.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,231 : 9,676 = 9,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,231/9,676 = 9,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,231x = 9,676 × 9,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,231x = 93,624,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,624,976/7,231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,947.72

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