Finding the Third Proportional to 21,122 and 44,838
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,122 and 44,838 is: 95,182.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,122 : 44,838 = 44,838 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,122/44,838 = 44,838/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,122x = 44,838 × 44,838 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,122x = 2,010,446,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,010,446,244/21,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,182.57
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