Finding the Third Proportional to 21,004 and 43,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,004 and 43,953 is: 91,976.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,004 : 43,953 = 43,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,004/43,953 = 43,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,004x = 43,953 × 43,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,004x = 1,931,866,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,931,866,209/21,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,976.11
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