Finding the Third Proportional to 21,052 and 32,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,052 and 32,808 is: 51,128.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,052 : 32,808 = 32,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,052/32,808 = 32,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,052x = 32,808 × 32,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,052x = 1,076,364,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,076,364,864/21,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,128.86
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