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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,993 and 10,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,993 and 10,343 is: 11,895.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,993 : 10,343 = 10,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,993/10,343 = 10,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,993x = 10,343 × 10,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,993x = 106,977,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,977,649/8,993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,895.66

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