Finding the Third Proportional to 20,388 and 44,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,388 and 44,664 is: 97,845.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,388 : 44,664 = 44,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,388/44,664 = 44,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,388x = 44,664 × 44,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,388x = 1,994,872,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,994,872,896/20,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,845.44
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