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Finding the Third Proportional to 21,006 and 30,213

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Solution

The third proportional to 21,006 and 30,213 is: 43,455.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,006 : 30,213 = 30,213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,006/30,213 = 30,213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,006x = 30,213 × 30,213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,006x = 912,825,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,825,369/21,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,455.46

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