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Finding the Third Proportional to 21,855 and 46,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 21,855 and 46,325 is: 98,192.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,855 : 46,325 = 46,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,855/46,325 = 46,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,855x = 46,325 × 46,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,855x = 2,146,005,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,005,625/21,855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,192.89

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