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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,964 and 13,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,964 and 13,340 is: 16,230.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,964 : 13,340 = 13,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,964/13,340 = 13,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,964x = 13,340 × 13,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,964x = 177,955,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,955,600/10,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,230.90

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