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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,268 and 8,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,268 and 8,372 is: 9,643.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268 : 8,372 = 8,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268/8,372 = 8,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268x = 8,372 × 8,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268x = 70,090,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,090,384/7,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,643.70

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