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Finding the Third Proportional to 21,048 and 44,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 21,048 and 44,512 is: 94,133.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,048 : 44,512 = 44,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,048/44,512 = 44,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,048x = 44,512 × 44,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,048x = 1,981,318,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,318,144/21,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,133.32

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