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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,651 and 20,486

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,651 and 20,486 is: 43,485.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,651 : 20,486 = 20,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,651/20,486 = 20,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,651x = 20,486 × 20,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,651x = 419,676,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,676,196/9,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,485.25

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