Finding the Third Proportional to 21,798 and 29,241
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,798 and 29,241 is: 39,225.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,798 : 29,241 = 29,241 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,798/29,241 = 29,241/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,798x = 29,241 × 29,241 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,798x = 855,036,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 855,036,081/21,798 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,225.44
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