Finding the Third Proportional to 21,127 and 44,845.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,127 and 44,845.50 is: 95,191.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,127 : 44,845.50 = 44,845.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,127/44,845.50 = 44,845.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,127x = 44,845.50 × 44,845.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,127x = 2,011,118,870.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,011,118,870.25/21,127 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,191.88
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