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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,846 and 9,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,846 and 9,674 is: 10,579.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846 : 9,674 = 9,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846/9,674 = 9,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846x = 9,674 × 9,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846x = 93,586,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,586,276/8,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,579.50

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