Finding the Third Proportional to 21,078 and 44,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,078 and 44,626 is: 94,481.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,078 : 44,626 = 44,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,078/44,626 = 44,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,078x = 44,626 × 44,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,078x = 1,991,479,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,991,479,876/21,078 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,481.44
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