Finding the Third Proportional to 20,434 and 44,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,434 and 44,324 is: 96,144.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,434 : 44,324 = 44,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,434/44,324 = 44,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,434x = 44,324 × 44,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,434x = 1,964,616,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,964,616,976/20,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,144.51
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