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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,561 and 9,821

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,561 and 9,821 is: 11,266.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,561 : 9,821 = 9,821 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,561/9,821 = 9,821/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,561x = 9,821 × 9,821
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,561x = 96,452,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,452,041/8,561
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,266.45

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