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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,660.94 and 21,189.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,660.94 and 21,189.94 is: 46,477.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,660.94 : 21,189.94 = 21,189.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,660.94/21,189.94 = 21,189.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,660.94x = 21,189.94 × 21,189.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,660.94x = 449,013,451.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,013,451.25/9,660.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,477.21

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