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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,256 and 9,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,256 and 9,344 is: 10,575.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256 : 9,344 = 9,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256/9,344 = 9,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256x = 9,344 × 9,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256x = 87,310,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,310,336/8,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,575.38

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