Finding the Third Proportional to 20,161 and 21,673
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,161 and 21,673 is: 23,298.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,161 : 21,673 = 21,673 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,161/21,673 = 21,673/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,161x = 21,673 × 21,673 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,161x = 469,718,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 469,718,929/20,161 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,298.39
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