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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,366 and 10,590

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,366 and 10,590 is: 11,973.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366 : 10,590 = 10,590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366/10,590 = 10,590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366x = 10,590 × 10,590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366x = 112,148,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,148,100/9,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,973.96

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