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Finding the Third Proportional to 21,030 and 45,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 21,030 and 45,340 is: 97,751.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,030 : 45,340 = 45,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,030/45,340 = 45,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,030x = 45,340 × 45,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,030x = 2,055,715,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,715,600/21,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,751.57

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