Finding the Third Proportional to 21,260 and 33,105
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,260 and 33,105 is: 51,549.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,260 : 33,105 = 33,105 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,260/33,105 = 33,105/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,260x = 33,105 × 33,105 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,260x = 1,095,941,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,095,941,025/21,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,549.44
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