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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,451 and 9,369

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,451 and 9,369 is: 10,386.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,451 : 9,369 = 9,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,451/9,369 = 9,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,451x = 9,369 × 9,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,451x = 87,778,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,778,161/8,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,386.72

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