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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,064 and 10,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,064 and 10,975 is: 11,968.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,064 : 10,975 = 10,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,064/10,975 = 10,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,064x = 10,975 × 10,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,064x = 120,450,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,450,625/10,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,968.46

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