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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,767.94 and 12,043.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,767.94 and 12,043.69 is: 13,470.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,767.94 : 12,043.69 = 12,043.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,767.94/12,043.69 = 12,043.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,767.94x = 12,043.69 × 12,043.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,767.94x = 145,050,408.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,050,408.60/10,767.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,470.58

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