Finding the Third Proportional to 20,833 and 44,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,833 and 44,992 is: 97,167.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,833 : 44,992 = 44,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,833/44,992 = 44,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,833x = 44,992 × 44,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,833x = 2,024,280,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,024,280,064/20,833 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,167.00
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