Finding the Third Proportional to 20,646 and 44,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,646 and 44,604 is: 96,363.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,646 : 44,604 = 44,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,646/44,604 = 44,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,646x = 44,604 × 44,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,646x = 1,989,516,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,989,516,816/20,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,363.31
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