Finding the Third Proportional to 20,658 and 44,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,658 and 44,750 is: 96,938.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,658 : 44,750 = 44,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,658/44,750 = 44,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,658x = 44,750 × 44,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,658x = 2,002,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,002,562,500/20,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,938.84
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