Finding the Third Proportional to 21,579 and 29,155
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,579 and 29,155 is: 39,390.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,579 : 29,155 = 29,155 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,579/29,155 = 29,155/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,579x = 29,155 × 29,155 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,579x = 850,014,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 850,014,025/21,579 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,390.80
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