Finding the Third Proportional to 21,313 and 33,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,313 and 33,360 is: 52,216.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,313 : 33,360 = 33,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,313/33,360 = 33,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,313x = 33,360 × 33,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,313x = 1,112,889,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,112,889,600/21,313 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,216.47
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