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Finding the Third Proportional to 21,094 and 45,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 21,094 and 45,314 is: 97,343.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,094 : 45,314 = 45,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,094/45,314 = 45,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,094x = 45,314 × 45,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,094x = 2,053,358,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,358,596/21,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,343.25

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