Finding the Third Proportional to 20,909 and 44,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,909 and 44,850 is: 96,203.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,909 : 44,850 = 44,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,909/44,850 = 44,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,909x = 44,850 × 44,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,909x = 2,011,522,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,011,522,500/20,909 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,203.67
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