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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,804.69 and 9,262.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,804.69 and 9,262.69 is: 10,993.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,804.69 : 9,262.69 = 9,262.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,804.69/9,262.69 = 9,262.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,804.69x = 9,262.69 × 9,262.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,804.69x = 85,797,379.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,797,379.72/7,804.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,993.06

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