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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,030 and 21,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,030 and 21,750 is: 52,387.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,030 : 21,750 = 21,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,030/21,750 = 21,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,030x = 21,750 × 21,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,030x = 473,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,062,500/9,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,387.87

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