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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,047 and 7,623

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,047 and 7,623 is: 8,246.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047 : 7,623 = 7,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047/7,623 = 7,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047x = 7,623 × 7,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047x = 58,110,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,110,129/7,047
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,246.08

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