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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,367 and 12,530

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,367 and 12,530 is: 16,761.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,367 : 12,530 = 12,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,367/12,530 = 12,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,367x = 12,530 × 12,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,367x = 157,000,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,000,900/9,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,761.07

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