Finding the Third Proportional to 20,328 and 44,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,328 and 44,352 is: 96,768
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,328 : 44,352 = 44,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,328/44,352 = 44,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,328x = 44,352 × 44,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,328x = 1,967,099,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,967,099,904/20,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,768
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