Finding the Third Proportional to 20,248 and 44,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,248 and 44,188 is: 96,433.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,248 : 44,188 = 44,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,248/44,188 = 44,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,248x = 44,188 × 44,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,248x = 1,952,579,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,952,579,344/20,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,433.20
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