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Finding the Third Proportional to 21,122 and 30,915

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Solution

The third proportional to 21,122 and 30,915 is: 45,248.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,122 : 30,915 = 30,915 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,122/30,915 = 30,915/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,122x = 30,915 × 30,915
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,122x = 955,737,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,737,225/21,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,248.42

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