Finding the Third Proportional to 21,921 and 47,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,921 and 47,566 is: 103,212.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,921 : 47,566 = 47,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,921/47,566 = 47,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,921x = 47,566 × 47,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,921x = 2,262,524,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,262,524,356/21,921 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,212.64
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