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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,865 and 21,311

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,865 and 21,311 is: 46,037.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,865 : 21,311 = 21,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,865/21,311 = 21,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,865x = 21,311 × 21,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,865x = 454,158,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,158,721/9,865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,037.38

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