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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,360 and 9,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,360 and 9,828 is: 13,123.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,360 : 9,828 = 9,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,360/9,828 = 9,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,360x = 9,828 × 9,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,360x = 96,589,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,589,584/7,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,123.58

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