Finding the Third Proportional to 21,634 and 32,611
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,634 and 32,611 is: 49,157.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,634 : 32,611 = 32,611 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,634/32,611 = 32,611/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,634x = 32,611 × 32,611 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,634x = 1,063,477,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,063,477,321/21,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,157.68
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