Finding the Third Proportional to 20,310 and 44,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,310 and 44,346 is: 96,827.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,310 : 44,346 = 44,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,310/44,346 = 44,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,310x = 44,346 × 44,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,310x = 1,966,567,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,966,567,716/20,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,827.56
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