Finding the Third Proportional to 20,322 and 44,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,322 and 44,368 is: 96,866.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,322 : 44,368 = 44,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,322/44,368 = 44,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,322x = 44,368 × 44,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,322x = 1,968,519,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,968,519,424/20,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,866.42
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