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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,020 and 13,094

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,020 and 13,094 is: 17,111.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,020 : 13,094 = 13,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,020/13,094 = 13,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,020x = 13,094 × 13,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,020x = 171,452,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,452,836/10,020
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,111.06

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