Finding the Third Proportional to 21,423 and 44,862
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,423 and 44,862 is: 93,945.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,423 : 44,862 = 44,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,423/44,862 = 44,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,423x = 44,862 × 44,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,423x = 2,012,599,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,012,599,044/21,423 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,945.71
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