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Finding the Third Proportional to 21,186 and 45,658

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Solution

The third proportional to 21,186 and 45,658 is: 98,397.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,186 : 45,658 = 45,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,186/45,658 = 45,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,186x = 45,658 × 45,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,186x = 2,084,652,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084,652,964/21,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,397.67

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