Finding the Third Proportional to 21,634 and 46,381
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,634 and 46,381 is: 99,435.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,634 : 46,381 = 46,381 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,634/46,381 = 46,381/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,634x = 46,381 × 46,381 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,634x = 2,151,197,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,151,197,161/21,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,435.94
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