Finding the Third Proportional to 21,070.50 and 23,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,070.50 and 23,352 is: 25,880.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,070.50 : 23,352 = 23,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,070.50/23,352 = 23,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,070.50x = 23,352 × 23,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,070.50x = 545,315,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 545,315,904/21,070.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,880.54
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