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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,853 and 9,005

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,853 and 9,005 is: 10,325.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,853 : 9,005 = 9,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,853/9,005 = 9,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,853x = 9,005 × 9,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,853x = 81,090,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,090,025/7,853
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,325.99

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