Finding the Third Proportional to 21,066 and 44,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,066 and 44,508 is: 94,035.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,066 : 44,508 = 44,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,066/44,508 = 44,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,066x = 44,508 × 44,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,066x = 1,980,962,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,980,962,064/21,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,035.99
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