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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,028 and 9,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,028 and 9,828 is: 10,698.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028 : 9,828 = 9,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028/9,828 = 9,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028x = 9,828 × 9,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028x = 96,589,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,589,584/9,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,698.89

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