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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,792 and 21,825

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,792 and 21,825 is: 48,644.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,792 : 21,825 = 21,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,792/21,825 = 21,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,792x = 21,825 × 21,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,792x = 476,330,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,330,625/9,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,644.88

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