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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,886 and 21,473

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,886 and 21,473 is: 46,640.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,886 : 21,473 = 21,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,886/21,473 = 21,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,886x = 21,473 × 21,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,886x = 461,089,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,089,729/9,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,640.68

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