Finding the Third Proportional to 20,488 and 44,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,488 and 44,264 is: 95,631.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,488 : 44,264 = 44,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,488/44,264 = 44,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,488x = 44,264 × 44,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,488x = 1,959,301,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,959,301,696/20,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,631.67
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