Finding the Third Proportional to 20,552 and 44,909
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,552 and 44,909 is: 98,132.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,552 : 44,909 = 44,909 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,552/44,909 = 44,909/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,552x = 44,909 × 44,909 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,552x = 2,016,818,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,016,818,281/20,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,132.46
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