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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,711 and 11,055

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,711 and 11,055 is: 12,585.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,711 : 11,055 = 11,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,711/11,055 = 11,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,711x = 11,055 × 11,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,711x = 122,213,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,213,025/9,711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,585.01

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