Finding the Third Proportional to 20,614 and 44,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,614 and 44,908 is: 97,832.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,614 : 44,908 = 44,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,614/44,908 = 44,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,614x = 44,908 × 44,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,614x = 2,016,728,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,016,728,464/20,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,832.95
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