Finding the Third Proportional to 7,163 and 8,297
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,163 and 8,297 is: 9,610.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,163 : 8,297 = 8,297 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,163/8,297 = 8,297/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,163x = 8,297 × 8,297 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,163x = 68,840,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,840,209/7,163 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,610.53
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