Finding the Third Proportional to 20,390 and 44,791
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,390 and 44,791 is: 98,393.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,390 : 44,791 = 44,791 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,390/44,791 = 44,791/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,390x = 44,791 × 44,791 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,390x = 2,006,233,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,006,233,681/20,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,393.02
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