Finding the Third Proportional to 20,350 and 44,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,350 and 44,432 is: 97,012.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,350 : 44,432 = 44,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,350/44,432 = 44,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,350x = 44,432 × 44,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,350x = 1,974,202,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,974,202,624/20,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,012.41
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