Finding the Third Proportional to 21,084 and 44,490
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,084 and 44,490 is: 93,879.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,084 : 44,490 = 44,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,084/44,490 = 44,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,084x = 44,490 × 44,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,084x = 1,979,360,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,979,360,100/21,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,879.72
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