Finding the Third Proportional to 21,232 and 44,995
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,232 and 44,995 is: 95,353.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,232 : 44,995 = 44,995 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,232/44,995 = 44,995/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,232x = 44,995 × 44,995 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,232x = 2,024,550,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,024,550,025/21,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,353.71
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