Finding the Third Proportional to 20,934 and 44,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,934 and 44,292 is: 93,712.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,934 : 44,292 = 44,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,934/44,292 = 44,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,934x = 44,292 × 44,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,934x = 1,961,781,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,961,781,264/20,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,712.68
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