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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,512 and 9,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,512 and 9,732 is: 12,608.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512 : 9,732 = 9,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512/9,732 = 9,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512x = 9,732 × 9,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512x = 94,711,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,711,824/7,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,608.07

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