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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,703 and 9,621

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,703 and 9,621 is: 10,635.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,703 : 9,621 = 9,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,703/9,621 = 9,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,703x = 9,621 × 9,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,703x = 92,563,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,563,641/8,703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,635.83

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