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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,858 and 8,974

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,858 and 8,974 is: 10,248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,858 : 8,974 = 8,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,858/8,974 = 8,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,858x = 8,974 × 8,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,858x = 80,532,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,532,676/7,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,248.50

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