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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,623 and 9,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,623 and 9,283 is: 13,011.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,623 : 9,283 = 9,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,623/9,283 = 9,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,623x = 9,283 × 9,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,623x = 86,174,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,174,089/6,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,011.34

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