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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,430 and 9,543

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,430 and 9,543 is: 12,256.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430 : 9,543 = 9,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430/9,543 = 9,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430x = 9,543 × 9,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430x = 91,068,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,068,849/7,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,256.91

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