Finding the Third Proportional to 21,906 and 33,982.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,906 and 33,982.50 is: 52,716.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,906 : 33,982.50 = 33,982.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,906/33,982.50 = 33,982.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,906x = 33,982.50 × 33,982.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,906x = 1,154,810,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,154,810,306.25/21,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,716.62
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