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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,390 and 9,713

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,390 and 9,713 is: 11,244.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,390 : 9,713 = 9,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,390/9,713 = 9,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,390x = 9,713 × 9,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,390x = 94,342,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,342,369/8,390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,244.62

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