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Finding the Third Proportional to 21,298 and 45,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 21,298 and 45,328 is: 96,470.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,298 : 45,328 = 45,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,298/45,328 = 45,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,298x = 45,328 × 45,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,298x = 2,054,627,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,627,584/21,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,470.45

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