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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,849.50 and 21,277.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,849.50 and 21,277.75 is: 45,966.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,849.50 : 21,277.75 = 21,277.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,849.50/21,277.75 = 21,277.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,849.50x = 21,277.75 × 21,277.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,849.50x = 452,742,645.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,742,645.06/9,849.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,966.05

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