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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,889 and 21,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,889 and 21,317 is: 45,951.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,889 : 21,317 = 21,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,889/21,317 = 21,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,889x = 21,317 × 21,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,889x = 454,414,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,414,489/9,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,951.51

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