Finding the Third Proportional to 21,458 and 32,826
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,458 and 32,826 is: 50,216.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,458 : 32,826 = 32,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,458/32,826 = 32,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,458x = 32,826 × 32,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,458x = 1,077,546,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,077,546,276/21,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,216.53
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