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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,954 and 13,035

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,954 and 13,035 is: 17,069.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954 : 13,035 = 13,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954/13,035 = 13,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954x = 13,035 × 13,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954x = 169,911,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,911,225/9,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,069.64

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