Finding the Third Proportional to 20,718 and 44,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,718 and 44,756 is: 96,684.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,718 : 44,756 = 44,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,718/44,756 = 44,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,718x = 44,756 × 44,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,718x = 2,003,099,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,003,099,536/20,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,684.02
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