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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,911 and 12,099

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,911 and 12,099 is: 13,416.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,911 : 12,099 = 12,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,911/12,099 = 12,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,911x = 12,099 × 12,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,911x = 146,385,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,385,801/10,911
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,416.35

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