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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,066 and 9,119

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,066 and 9,119 is: 10,309.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066 : 9,119 = 9,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066/9,119 = 9,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066x = 9,119 × 9,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066x = 83,156,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,156,161/8,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,309.47

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