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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,548 and 11,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,548 and 11,060 is: 12,811.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548 : 11,060 = 11,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548/11,060 = 11,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548x = 11,060 × 11,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548x = 122,323,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,323,600/9,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,811.44

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