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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,460 and 8,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,460 and 8,270 is: 9,167.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,460 : 8,270 = 8,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,460/8,270 = 8,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,460x = 8,270 × 8,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,460x = 68,392,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,392,900/7,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,167.95

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