Finding the Third Proportional to 21,226 and 44,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,226 and 44,775 is: 94,450.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,226 : 44,775 = 44,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,226/44,775 = 44,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,226x = 44,775 × 44,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,226x = 2,004,800,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,004,800,625/21,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,450.23
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