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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,911 and 13,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,911 and 13,314 is: 16,246.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,911 : 13,314 = 13,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,911/13,314 = 13,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,911x = 13,314 × 13,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,911x = 177,262,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,262,596/10,911
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,246.23

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