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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,068 and 8,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,068 and 8,804 is: 9,607.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068 : 8,804 = 8,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068/8,804 = 8,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068x = 8,804 × 8,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068x = 77,510,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,510,416/8,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,607.14

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