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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,452 and 20,569

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,452 and 20,569 is: 44,761.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452 : 20,569 = 20,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452/20,569 = 20,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452x = 20,569 × 20,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452x = 423,083,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,083,761/9,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,761.30

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