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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,159 and 12,183

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,159 and 12,183 is: 16,205.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,159 : 12,183 = 12,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,159/12,183 = 12,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,159x = 12,183 × 12,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,159x = 148,425,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,425,489/9,159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,205.43

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