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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,034 and 9,498

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,034 and 9,498 is: 11,228.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034 : 9,498 = 9,498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034/9,498 = 9,498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034x = 9,498 × 9,498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034x = 90,212,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,212,004/8,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,228.78

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