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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,872 and 9,519

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,872 and 9,519 is: 11,510.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,872 : 9,519 = 9,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,872/9,519 = 9,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,872x = 9,519 × 9,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,872x = 90,611,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,611,361/7,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,510.59

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