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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,270 and 9,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,270 and 9,708 is: 12,963.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270 : 9,708 = 9,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270/9,708 = 9,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270x = 9,708 × 9,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270x = 94,245,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,245,264/7,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,963.59

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