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Finding the Third Proportional to 21,284 and 45,728

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Solution

The third proportional to 21,284 and 45,728 is: 98,245.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,284 : 45,728 = 45,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,284/45,728 = 45,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,284x = 45,728 × 45,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,284x = 2,091,049,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,049,984/21,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,245.16

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