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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,759 and 21,369

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,759 and 21,369 is: 46,791.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,759 : 21,369 = 21,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,759/21,369 = 21,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,759x = 21,369 × 21,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,759x = 456,634,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,634,161/9,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,791.08

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