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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,690 and 13,547

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,690 and 13,547 is: 17,167.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,690 : 13,547 = 13,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,690/13,547 = 13,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,690x = 13,547 × 13,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,690x = 183,521,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,521,209/10,690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,167.56

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