Finding the Third Proportional to 21,267 and 43,398
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,267 and 43,398 is: 88,559.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,267 : 43,398 = 43,398 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,267/43,398 = 43,398/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,267x = 43,398 × 43,398 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,267x = 1,883,386,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,883,386,404/21,267 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,559.10
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