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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,393 and 10,737

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,393 and 10,737 is: 12,273.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,393 : 10,737 = 10,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,393/10,737 = 10,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,393x = 10,737 × 10,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,393x = 115,283,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,283,169/9,393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,273.31

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