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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,864 and 10,592

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,864 and 10,592 is: 14,266.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,864 : 10,592 = 10,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,864/10,592 = 10,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,864x = 10,592 × 10,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,864x = 112,190,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,190,464/7,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,266.34

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