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Finding the Third Proportional to 21,311 and 44,823

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Solution

The third proportional to 21,311 and 44,823 is: 94,275.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,311 : 44,823 = 44,823 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,311/44,823 = 44,823/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,311x = 44,823 × 44,823
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,311x = 2,009,101,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,101,329/21,311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,275.32

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