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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,026 and 11,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,026 and 11,122 is: 13,704.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026 : 11,122 = 11,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026/11,122 = 11,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026x = 11,122 × 11,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026x = 123,698,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,698,884/9,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,704.73

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