Finding the Third Proportional to 21,624 and 44,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,624 and 44,868 is: 93,097.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,624 : 44,868 = 44,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,624/44,868 = 44,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,624x = 44,868 × 44,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,624x = 2,013,137,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,013,137,424/21,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,097.37
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