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Finding the Third Proportional to 21,611 and 31,588

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Solution

The third proportional to 21,611 and 31,588 is: 46,171.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,611 : 31,588 = 31,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,611/31,588 = 31,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,611x = 31,588 × 31,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,611x = 997,801,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,801,744/21,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,171.01

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