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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,220 and 8,570

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,220 and 8,570 is: 10,172.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220 : 8,570 = 8,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220/8,570 = 8,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220x = 8,570 × 8,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220x = 73,444,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,444,900/7,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,172.42

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