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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,887 and 21,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,887 and 21,325 is: 45,995.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,887 : 21,325 = 21,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,887/21,325 = 21,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,887x = 21,325 × 21,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,887x = 454,755,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,755,625/9,887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,995.31

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