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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,373 and 9,588

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,373 and 9,588 is: 10,979.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373 : 9,588 = 9,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373/9,588 = 9,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373x = 9,588 × 9,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373x = 91,929,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,929,744/8,373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,979.31

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