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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,744 and 20,819

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,744 and 20,819 is: 44,481.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,744 : 20,819 = 20,819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,744/20,819 = 20,819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,744x = 20,819 × 20,819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,744x = 433,430,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,430,761/9,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,481.81

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