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Finding the Third Proportional to 9.63 and 21

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Solution

The third proportional to 9.63 and 21 is: 45.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.63 : 21 = 21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.63/21 = 21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.63x = 21 × 21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.63x = 441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441/9.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.82

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