Finding the Third Proportional to 9,052 and 21,151
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,052 and 21,151 is: 49,421.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,052 : 21,151 = 21,151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,052/21,151 = 21,151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,052x = 21,151 × 21,151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,052x = 447,364,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 447,364,801/9,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,421.65
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