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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,689 and 20,543

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,689 and 20,543 is: 43,556.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,689 : 20,543 = 20,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,689/20,543 = 20,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,689x = 20,543 × 20,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,689x = 422,014,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,014,849/9,689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,556.08

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