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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,988 and 9,612

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,988 and 9,612 is: 10,279.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,988 : 9,612 = 9,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,988/9,612 = 9,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,988x = 9,612 × 9,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,988x = 92,390,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,390,544/8,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,279.32

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