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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,700 and 9,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,700 and 9,618 is: 10,632.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,700 : 9,618 = 9,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,700/9,618 = 9,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,700x = 9,618 × 9,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,700x = 92,505,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,505,924/8,700
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,632.86

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