Finding the Third Proportional to 20,602 and 44,309
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,602 and 44,309 is: 95,295.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,602 : 44,309 = 44,309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,602/44,309 = 44,309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,602x = 44,309 × 44,309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,602x = 1,963,287,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,963,287,481/20,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,295.97
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