Finding the Third Proportional to 21,960 and 33,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,960 and 33,966 is: 52,535.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,960 : 33,966 = 33,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,960/33,966 = 33,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,960x = 33,966 × 33,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,960x = 1,153,689,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,153,689,156/21,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,535.94
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