Finding the Third Proportional to 20,592 and 44,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,592 and 44,100 is: 94,444.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,592 : 44,100 = 44,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,592/44,100 = 44,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,592x = 44,100 × 44,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,592x = 1,944,810,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,944,810,000/20,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,444.93
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