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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,158 and 9,926

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,158 and 9,926 is: 10,758.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158 : 9,926 = 9,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158/9,926 = 9,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158x = 9,926 × 9,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158x = 98,525,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,525,476/9,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,758.41

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