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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,348 and 8,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,348 and 8,572 is: 9,999.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,348 : 8,572 = 8,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,348/8,572 = 8,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,348x = 8,572 × 8,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,348x = 73,479,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,479,184/7,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,999.89

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