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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,844 and 21,381

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,844 and 21,381 is: 51,690.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844 : 21,381 = 21,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844/21,381 = 21,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844x = 21,381 × 21,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844x = 457,147,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,147,161/8,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,690.09

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