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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,965 and 21,361

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,965 and 21,361 is: 45,789.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,965 : 21,361 = 21,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,965/21,361 = 21,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,965x = 21,361 × 21,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,965x = 456,292,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,292,321/9,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,789.50

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