Finding the Third Proportional to 21,804 and 47,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,804 and 47,757 is: 104,601.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,804 : 47,757 = 47,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,804/47,757 = 47,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,804x = 47,757 × 47,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,804x = 2,280,731,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,280,731,049/21,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,601.50
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