Finding the Third Proportional to 21,132 and 44,853.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,132 and 44,853.75 is: 95,204.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,132 : 44,853.75 = 44,853.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,132/44,853.75 = 44,853.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,132x = 44,853.75 × 44,853.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,132x = 2,011,858,889.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,011,858,889.06/21,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,204.38
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