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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,133 and 12,969

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,133 and 12,969 is: 15,107.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,133 : 12,969 = 12,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,133/12,969 = 12,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,133x = 12,969 × 12,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,133x = 168,194,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,194,961/11,133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,107.78

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