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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,668 and 20,601

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,668 and 20,601 is: 43,897.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,668 : 20,601 = 20,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,668/20,601 = 20,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,668x = 20,601 × 20,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,668x = 424,401,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,401,201/9,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,897.52

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