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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,764 and 21,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,764 and 21,310 is: 46,509.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,764 : 21,310 = 21,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,764/21,310 = 21,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,764x = 21,310 × 21,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,764x = 454,116,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,116,100/9,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,509.23

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