Finding the Third Proportional to 21,620 and 44,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,620 and 44,860 is: 93,081.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,620 : 44,860 = 44,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,620/44,860 = 44,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,620x = 44,860 × 44,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,620x = 2,012,419,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,012,419,600/21,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,081.39
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