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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,787 and 21,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,787 and 21,170 is: 45,792.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,787 : 21,170 = 21,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,787/21,170 = 21,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,787x = 21,170 × 21,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,787x = 448,168,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,168,900/9,787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,792.27

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