Finding the Third Proportional to 21,948 and 33,113
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,948 and 33,113 is: 49,957.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,948 : 33,113 = 33,113 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,948/33,113 = 33,113/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,948x = 33,113 × 33,113 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,948x = 1,096,470,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,096,470,769/21,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,957.66
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