Finding the Third Proportional to 20,466 and 44,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,466 and 44,832 is: 98,207.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,466 : 44,832 = 44,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,466/44,832 = 44,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,466x = 44,832 × 44,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,466x = 2,009,908,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,009,908,224/20,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,207.18
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