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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,663 and 21,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,663 and 21,150 is: 46,292.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,663 : 21,150 = 21,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,663/21,150 = 21,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,663x = 21,150 × 21,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,663x = 447,322,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,322,500/9,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,292.30

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