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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,108 and 12,300

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,108 and 12,300 is: 16,610.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,108 : 12,300 = 12,300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,108/12,300 = 12,300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,108x = 12,300 × 12,300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,108x = 151,290,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,290,000/9,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,610.67

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