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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,372 and 11,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,372 and 11,204 is: 12,102.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,372 : 11,204 = 11,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,372/11,204 = 11,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,372x = 11,204 × 11,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,372x = 125,529,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,529,616/10,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,102.74

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