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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,096 and 21,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,096 and 21,220 is: 49,504.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,096 : 21,220 = 21,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,096/21,220 = 21,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,096x = 21,220 × 21,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,096x = 450,288,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,288,400/9,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,504.00

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