Finding the Third Proportional to 20,918 and 44,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,918 and 44,744 is: 95,708.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,918 : 44,744 = 44,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,918/44,744 = 44,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,918x = 44,744 × 44,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,918x = 2,002,025,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,002,025,536/20,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,708.27
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