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Finding the Third Proportional to 21,264 and 44,277

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Solution

The third proportional to 21,264 and 44,277 is: 92,195.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,264 : 44,277 = 44,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,264/44,277 = 44,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,264x = 44,277 × 44,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,264x = 1,960,452,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960,452,729/21,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,195.86

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