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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,720 and 23,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,720 and 23,220 is: 55,470

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,720 : 23,220 = 23,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,720/23,220 = 23,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,720x = 23,220 × 23,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,720x = 539,168,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,168,400/9,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,470

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