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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,302 and 11,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,302 and 11,598 is: 13,057.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,302 : 11,598 = 11,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,302/11,598 = 11,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,302x = 11,598 × 11,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,302x = 134,513,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,513,604/10,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,057.04

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