Finding the Third Proportional to 9,935 and 21,054
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,935 and 21,054 is: 44,617.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,935 : 21,054 = 21,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,935/21,054 = 21,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,935x = 21,054 × 21,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,935x = 443,270,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 443,270,916/9,935 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,617.10
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