Finding the Third Proportional to 21,184 and 28,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,184 and 28,110 is: 37,300.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,184 : 28,110 = 28,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,184/28,110 = 28,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,184x = 28,110 × 28,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,184x = 790,172,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 790,172,100/21,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,300.42
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