Finding the Third Proportional to 20,284 and 44,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,284 and 44,564 is: 97,907.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,284 : 44,564 = 44,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,284/44,564 = 44,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,284x = 44,564 × 44,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,284x = 1,985,950,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,985,950,096/20,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,907.22
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