Finding the Third Proportional to 20,482 and 44,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,482 and 44,670 is: 97,422.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,482 : 44,670 = 44,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,482/44,670 = 44,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,482x = 44,670 × 44,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,482x = 1,995,408,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,995,408,900/20,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,422.56
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