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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,238 and 9,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,238 and 9,775 is: 13,201.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,238 : 9,775 = 9,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,238/9,775 = 9,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,238x = 9,775 × 9,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,238x = 95,550,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,550,625/7,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,201.25

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