Finding the Third Proportional to 21,564 and 45,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,564 and 45,720 is: 96,935.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,564 : 45,720 = 45,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,564/45,720 = 45,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,564x = 45,720 × 45,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,564x = 2,090,318,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,090,318,400/21,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,935.56
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