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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,044 and 9,508

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,044 and 9,508 is: 11,238.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044 : 9,508 = 9,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044/9,508 = 9,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044x = 9,508 × 9,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044x = 90,402,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,402,064/8,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,238.45

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