Finding the Third Proportional to 12,343.50 and 21,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,343.50 and 21,204 is: 36,424.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,343.50 : 21,204 = 21,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,343.50/21,204 = 21,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,343.50x = 21,204 × 21,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,343.50x = 449,609,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,609,616/12,343.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,424.81
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