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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,665 and 13,035

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,665 and 13,035 is: 15,931.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,665 : 13,035 = 13,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,665/13,035 = 13,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,665x = 13,035 × 13,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,665x = 169,911,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,911,225/10,665
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,931.67

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