Finding the Third Proportional to 20,623 and 44,162
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,623 and 44,162 is: 94,568.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,623 : 44,162 = 44,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,623/44,162 = 44,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,623x = 44,162 × 44,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,623x = 1,950,282,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,950,282,244/20,623 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,568.31
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