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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,106 and 9,970

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,106 and 9,970 is: 10,915.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,106 : 9,970 = 9,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,106/9,970 = 9,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,106x = 9,970 × 9,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,106x = 99,400,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,400,900/9,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,915.98

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