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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,040 and 8,255

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,040 and 8,255 is: 9,679.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,040 : 8,255 = 8,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,040/8,255 = 8,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,040x = 8,255 × 8,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,040x = 68,145,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,145,025/7,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,679.69

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