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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,864 and 9,782

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,864 and 9,782 is: 10,795.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864 : 9,782 = 9,782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864/9,782 = 9,782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864x = 9,782 × 9,782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864x = 95,687,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,687,524/8,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,795.07

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