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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,388 and 9,597

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,388 and 9,597 is: 12,466.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,388 : 9,597 = 9,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,388/9,597 = 9,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,388x = 9,597 × 9,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,388x = 92,102,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,102,409/7,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,466.49

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