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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,806 and 23,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,806 and 23,122 is: 54,520.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,806 : 23,122 = 23,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,806/23,122 = 23,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,806x = 23,122 × 23,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,806x = 534,626,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,626,884/9,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,520.38

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