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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,852 and 9,004

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,852 and 9,004 is: 10,325.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,852 : 9,004 = 9,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,852/9,004 = 9,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,852x = 9,004 × 9,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,852x = 81,072,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,072,016/7,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,325.01

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