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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,206 and 13,167

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,206 and 13,167 is: 16,987.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,206 : 13,167 = 13,167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,206/13,167 = 13,167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,206x = 13,167 × 13,167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,206x = 173,369,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,369,889/10,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,987.06

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