Finding the Third Proportional to 20,859.19 and 44,997.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,859.19 and 44,997.19 is: 97,067.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,859.19 : 44,997.19 = 44,997.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,859.19/44,997.19 = 44,997.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,859.19x = 44,997.19 × 44,997.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,859.19x = 2,024,746,882.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,024,746,882.91/20,859.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,067.39
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