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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,264 and 11,182

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,264 and 11,182 is: 12,182.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264 : 11,182 = 11,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264/11,182 = 11,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264x = 11,182 × 11,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264x = 125,037,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,037,124/10,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,182.10

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