Finding the Third Proportional to 20,754 and 44,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,754 and 44,814 is: 96,766.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,754 : 44,814 = 44,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,754/44,814 = 44,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,754x = 44,814 × 44,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,754x = 2,008,294,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,008,294,596/20,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,766.63
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