Finding the Third Proportional to 20,924 and 44,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,924 and 44,002 is: 92,533.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,924 : 44,002 = 44,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,924/44,002 = 44,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,924x = 44,002 × 44,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,924x = 1,936,176,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,936,176,004/20,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,533.74
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