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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,127.84 and 9,289.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,127.84 and 9,289.69 is: 10,617.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,127.84 : 9,289.69 = 9,289.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,127.84/9,289.69 = 9,289.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,127.84x = 9,289.69 × 9,289.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,127.84x = 86,298,293.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,298,293.85/8,127.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,617.61

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