Finding the Third Proportional to 10,921 and 23,399
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,921 and 23,399 is: 50,133.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,921 : 23,399 = 23,399 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,921/23,399 = 23,399/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,921x = 23,399 × 23,399 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,921x = 547,513,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 547,513,201/10,921 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,133.98
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