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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,914 and 8,643

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,914 and 8,643 is: 9,439.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,914 : 8,643 = 8,643 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,914/8,643 = 8,643/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,914x = 8,643 × 8,643
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,914x = 74,701,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,701,449/7,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,439.15

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