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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,060 and 12,926

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,060 and 12,926 is: 18,441.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060 : 12,926 = 12,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060/12,926 = 12,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060x = 12,926 × 12,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060x = 167,081,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,081,476/9,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,441.66

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