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Finding the Third Proportional to 4,832 and 9,970

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Solution

The third proportional to 4,832 and 9,970 is: 20,571.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,832 : 9,970 = 9,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,832/9,970 = 9,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,832x = 9,970 × 9,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,832x = 99,400,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,400,900/4,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,571.38

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