Finding the Third Proportional to 21,190 and 32,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,190 and 32,798 is: 50,764.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,190 : 32,798 = 32,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,190/32,798 = 32,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,190x = 32,798 × 32,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,190x = 1,075,708,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,075,708,804/21,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,764.93
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