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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,283 and 9,363

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,283 and 9,363 is: 10,583.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,283 : 9,363 = 9,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,283/9,363 = 9,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,283x = 9,363 × 9,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,283x = 87,665,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,665,769/8,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,583.82

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