Finding the Third Proportional to 20,384 and 44,777
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,384 and 44,777 is: 98,360.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,384 : 44,777 = 44,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,384/44,777 = 44,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,384x = 44,777 × 44,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,384x = 2,004,979,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,004,979,729/20,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,360.47
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