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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,110 and 12,547

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,110 and 12,547 is: 17,280.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,110 : 12,547 = 12,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,110/12,547 = 12,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,110x = 12,547 × 12,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,110x = 157,427,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,427,209/9,110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,280.70

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