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Finding the Third Proportional to 21,399 and 44,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 21,399 and 44,160 is: 91,130.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,399 : 44,160 = 44,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,399/44,160 = 44,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,399x = 44,160 × 44,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,399x = 1,950,105,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,105,600/21,399
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,130.69

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