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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,454 and 8,300

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,454 and 8,300 is: 9,242.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,454 : 8,300 = 8,300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,454/8,300 = 8,300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,454x = 8,300 × 8,300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,454x = 68,890,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,890,000/7,454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,242.02

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