Finding the Third Proportional to 21,022 and 28,191
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,022 and 28,191 is: 37,804.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,022 : 28,191 = 28,191 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,022/28,191 = 28,191/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,022x = 28,191 × 28,191 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,022x = 794,732,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 794,732,481/21,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,804.80
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