Finding the Third Proportional to 21,600 and 25,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,600 and 25,164 is: 29,316.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,600 : 25,164 = 25,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,600/25,164 = 25,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,600x = 25,164 × 25,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,600x = 633,226,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 633,226,896/21,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,316.06
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