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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,663 and 10,563

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,663 and 10,563 is: 11,546.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,663 : 10,563 = 10,563 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,663/10,563 = 10,563/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,663x = 10,563 × 10,563
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,663x = 111,576,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,576,969/9,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,546.82

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