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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,573 and 9,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,573 and 9,383 is: 10,269.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,573 : 9,383 = 9,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,573/9,383 = 9,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,573x = 9,383 × 9,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,573x = 88,040,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,040,689/8,573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,269.53

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