Finding the Third Proportional to 20,292 and 44,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,292 and 44,040 is: 95,580.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,292 : 44,040 = 44,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,292/44,040 = 44,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,292x = 44,040 × 44,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,292x = 1,939,521,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,939,521,600/20,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,580.60
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