Finding the Third Proportional to 21,596 and 28,701
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,596 and 28,701 is: 38,143.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,596 : 28,701 = 28,701 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,596/28,701 = 28,701/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,596x = 28,701 × 28,701 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,596x = 823,747,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 823,747,401/21,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,143.52
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