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Finding the Third Proportional to 21,052 and 30,414

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Solution

The third proportional to 21,052 and 30,414 is: 43,939.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,052 : 30,414 = 30,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,052/30,414 = 30,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,052x = 30,414 × 30,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,052x = 925,011,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,011,396/21,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,939.36

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