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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,411 and 10,131

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,411 and 10,131 is: 10,906.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411 : 10,131 = 10,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411/10,131 = 10,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411x = 10,131 × 10,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411x = 102,637,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,637,161/9,411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,906.08

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