Finding the Third Proportional to 21,787 and 25,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,787 and 25,340 is: 29,472.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,787 : 25,340 = 25,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,787/25,340 = 25,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,787x = 25,340 × 25,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,787x = 642,115,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 642,115,600/21,787 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,472.42
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