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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,697 and 9,615

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,697 and 9,615 is: 10,629.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,697 : 9,615 = 9,615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,697/9,615 = 9,615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,697x = 9,615 × 9,615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,697x = 92,448,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,448,225/8,697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,629.90

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