Finding the Third Proportional to 21,942 and 33,106.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,942 and 33,106.13 is: 49,950.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,942 : 33,106.13 = 33,106.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,942/33,106.13 = 33,106.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,942x = 33,106.13 × 33,106.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,942x = 1,096,015,512.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,096,015,512.52/21,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,950.57
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