Finding the Third Proportional to 20,592 and 44,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,592 and 44,880 is: 97,815.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,592 : 44,880 = 44,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,592/44,880 = 44,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,592x = 44,880 × 44,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,592x = 2,014,214,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,014,214,400/20,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,815.38
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