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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,413 and 8,223

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,413 and 8,223 is: 9,121.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,413 : 8,223 = 8,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,413/8,223 = 8,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,413x = 8,223 × 8,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,413x = 67,617,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,617,729/7,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,121.51

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