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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,152 and 10,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,152 and 10,160 is: 11,279.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152 : 10,160 = 10,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152/10,160 = 10,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152x = 10,160 × 10,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152x = 103,225,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,225,600/9,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,279.02

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