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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,064 and 8,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,064 and 8,668 is: 9,317.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064 : 8,668 = 8,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064/8,668 = 8,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064x = 8,668 × 8,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064x = 75,134,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,134,224/8,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,317.24

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