Finding the Third Proportional to 21,454 and 44,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,454 and 44,852 is: 93,768.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,454 : 44,852 = 44,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,454/44,852 = 44,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,454x = 44,852 × 44,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,454x = 2,011,701,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,011,701,904/21,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,768.15
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