Finding the Third Proportional to 19,440 and 44,897
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,440 and 44,897 is: 103,690.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,440 : 44,897 = 44,897 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,440/44,897 = 44,897/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,440x = 44,897 × 44,897 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,440x = 2,015,740,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,015,740,609/19,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,690.36
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