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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,433 and 9,711

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,433 and 9,711 is: 11,182.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,433 : 9,711 = 9,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,433/9,711 = 9,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,433x = 9,711 × 9,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,433x = 94,303,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,303,521/8,433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,182.68

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