Finding the Third Proportional to 20,604 and 44,125
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,604 and 44,125 is: 94,496.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,604 : 44,125 = 44,125 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,604/44,125 = 44,125/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,604x = 44,125 × 44,125 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,604x = 1,947,015,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,947,015,625/20,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,496.97
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