Finding the Third Proportional to 21,709 and 44,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,709 and 44,570 is: 91,505.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,709 : 44,570 = 44,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,709/44,570 = 44,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,709x = 44,570 × 44,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,709x = 1,986,484,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,986,484,900/21,709 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,505.13
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