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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,709 and 20,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,709 and 20,878 is: 44,895.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,709 : 20,878 = 20,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,709/20,878 = 20,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,709x = 20,878 × 20,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,709x = 435,890,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,890,884/9,709
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,895.55

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