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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,132 and 8,870

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,132 and 8,870 is: 9,674.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,132 : 8,870 = 8,870 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,132/8,870 = 8,870/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,132x = 8,870 × 8,870
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,132x = 78,676,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,676,900/8,132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,674.98

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