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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,062 and 8,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,062 and 8,250 is: 9,637.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062 : 8,250 = 8,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062/8,250 = 8,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062x = 8,250 × 8,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062x = 68,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,062,500/7,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,637.85

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