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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,056 and 9,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,056 and 9,160 is: 10,415.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056 : 9,160 = 9,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056/9,160 = 9,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056x = 9,160 × 9,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056x = 83,905,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,905,600/8,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,415.29

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