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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,270 and 12,093

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,270 and 12,093 is: 15,775.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270 : 12,093 = 12,093 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270/12,093 = 12,093/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270x = 12,093 × 12,093
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270x = 146,240,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,240,649/9,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,775.69

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