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Finding the Third Proportional to 21,069 and 30,825

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Solution

The third proportional to 21,069 and 30,825 is: 45,098.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,069 : 30,825 = 30,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,069/30,825 = 30,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,069x = 30,825 × 30,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,069x = 950,180,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,180,625/21,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,098.52

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