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Finding the Third Proportional to 21,106 and 30,419

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Solution

The third proportional to 21,106 and 30,419 is: 43,841.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,106 : 30,419 = 30,419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,106/30,419 = 30,419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,106x = 30,419 × 30,419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,106x = 925,315,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,315,561/21,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,841.35

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