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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,968 and 11,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,968 and 11,048 is: 12,245.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968 : 11,048 = 11,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968/11,048 = 11,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968x = 11,048 × 11,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968x = 122,058,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,058,304/9,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,245.01

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