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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,956 and 21,094

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,956 and 21,094 is: 44,692.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,956 : 21,094 = 21,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,956/21,094 = 21,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,956x = 21,094 × 21,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,956x = 444,956,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,956,836/9,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,692.33

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