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Finding the Third Proportional to 21,240 and 29,707

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Solution

The third proportional to 21,240 and 29,707 is: 41,549.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,240 : 29,707 = 29,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,240/29,707 = 29,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,240x = 29,707 × 29,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,240x = 882,505,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,505,849/21,240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,549.24

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