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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,247 and 9,597

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,247 and 9,597 is: 11,167.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247 : 9,597 = 9,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247/9,597 = 9,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247x = 9,597 × 9,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247x = 92,102,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,102,409/8,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,167.99

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