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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,140 and 8,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,140 and 8,340 is: 9,741.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,140 : 8,340 = 8,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,140/8,340 = 8,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,140x = 8,340 × 8,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,140x = 69,555,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,555,600/7,140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,741.68

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