Finding the Third Proportional to 20,964 and 44,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,964 and 44,800 is: 95,737.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,964 : 44,800 = 44,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,964/44,800 = 44,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,964x = 44,800 × 44,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,964x = 2,007,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,007,040,000/20,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,737.45
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