Finding the Third Proportional to 21,406 and 32,173
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,406 and 32,173 is: 48,355.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,406 : 32,173 = 32,173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,406/32,173 = 32,173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,406x = 32,173 × 32,173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,406x = 1,035,101,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,035,101,929/21,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,355.69
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