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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,670 and 20,607

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,670 and 20,607 is: 43,914.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,670 : 20,607 = 20,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,670/20,607 = 20,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,670x = 20,607 × 20,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,670x = 424,648,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,648,449/9,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,914.01

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