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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,245.50 and 9,111

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,245.50 and 9,111 is: 10,067.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245.50 : 9,111 = 9,111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245.50/9,111 = 9,111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245.50x = 9,111 × 9,111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245.50x = 83,010,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,010,321/8,245.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,067.35

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