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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,372 and 9,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,372 and 9,572 is: 12,428.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372 : 9,572 = 9,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372/9,572 = 9,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372x = 9,572 × 9,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372x = 91,623,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,623,184/7,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,428.54

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