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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,543 and 9,353

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,543 and 9,353 is: 10,239.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,543 : 9,353 = 9,353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,543/9,353 = 9,353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,543x = 9,353 × 9,353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,543x = 87,478,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,478,609/8,543
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,239.80

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