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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,035 and 11,757

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,035 and 11,757 is: 15,299.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035 : 11,757 = 11,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035/11,757 = 11,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035x = 11,757 × 11,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035x = 138,227,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,227,049/9,035
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,299.06

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