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Finding the Third Proportional to 21.62 and 45.04

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Solution

The third proportional to 21.62 and 45.04 is: 93.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.62 : 45.04 = 45.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.62/45.04 = 45.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.62x = 45.04 × 45.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.62x = 2,028.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028.17/21.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.80

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