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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,032 and 12,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,032 and 12,220 is: 13,535.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,032 : 12,220 = 12,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,032/12,220 = 12,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,032x = 12,220 × 12,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,032x = 149,328,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,328,400/11,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,535.93

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