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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,992 and 9,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,992 and 9,712 is: 10,489.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992 : 9,712 = 9,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992/9,712 = 9,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992x = 9,712 × 9,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992x = 94,322,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,322,944/8,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,489.65

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