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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,312 and 11,397

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,312 and 11,397 is: 17,764.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,312 : 11,397 = 11,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,312/11,397 = 11,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,312x = 11,397 × 11,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,312x = 129,891,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,891,609/7,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,764.17

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