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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,614 and 9,442

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,614 and 9,442 is: 10,349.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,614 : 9,442 = 9,442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,614/9,442 = 9,442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,614x = 9,442 × 9,442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,614x = 89,151,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,151,364/8,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,349.59

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