Finding the Third Proportional to 21,093 and 43,239
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,093 and 43,239 is: 88,636.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,093 : 43,239 = 43,239 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,093/43,239 = 43,239/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,093x = 43,239 × 43,239 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,093x = 1,869,611,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,869,611,121/21,093 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,636.57
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