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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,922 and 21,747

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,922 and 21,747 is: 47,664.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,922 : 21,747 = 21,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,922/21,747 = 21,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,922x = 21,747 × 21,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,922x = 472,932,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,932,009/9,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,664.99

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