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Finding the Third Proportional to 21,282 and 45,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 21,282 and 45,252 is: 96,219.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,282 : 45,252 = 45,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,282/45,252 = 45,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,282x = 45,252 × 45,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,282x = 2,047,743,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,743,504/21,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,219.50

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