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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,561 and 9,695

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,561 and 9,695 is: 10,979.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,561 : 9,695 = 9,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,561/9,695 = 9,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,561x = 9,695 × 9,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,561x = 93,993,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,993,025/8,561
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,979.21

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