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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,554 and 8,346

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,554 and 8,346 is: 9,221.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,554 : 8,346 = 8,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,554/8,346 = 8,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,554x = 8,346 × 8,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,554x = 69,655,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,655,716/7,554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,221.04

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