Finding the Third Proportional to 21,204 and 44,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,204 and 44,152 is: 91,935.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,204 : 44,152 = 44,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,204/44,152 = 44,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,204x = 44,152 × 44,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,204x = 1,949,399,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,949,399,104/21,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,935.44
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