Finding the Third Proportional to 20,823 and 44,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,823 and 44,622 is: 95,621.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,823 : 44,622 = 44,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,823/44,622 = 44,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,823x = 44,622 × 44,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,823x = 1,991,122,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,991,122,884/20,823 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,621.33
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