Finding the Third Proportional to 21,050 and 30,411
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,050 and 30,411 is: 43,934.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,050 : 30,411 = 30,411 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,050/30,411 = 30,411/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,050x = 30,411 × 30,411 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,050x = 924,828,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 924,828,921/21,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,934.87
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