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Finding the Third Proportional to 21,073 and 45,271

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Solution

The third proportional to 21,073 and 45,271 is: 97,255.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,073 : 45,271 = 45,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,073/45,271 = 45,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,073x = 45,271 × 45,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,073x = 2,049,463,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,463,441/21,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,255.42

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