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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,950 and 9,582

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,950 and 9,582 is: 11,549.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,950 : 9,582 = 9,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,950/9,582 = 9,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,950x = 9,582 × 9,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,950x = 91,814,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,814,724/7,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,549.02

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