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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,030 and 10,662

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,030 and 10,662 is: 12,588.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,030 : 10,662 = 10,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,030/10,662 = 10,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,030x = 10,662 × 10,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,030x = 113,678,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,678,244/9,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,588.95

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