Finding the Third Proportional to 44,013 and 94,870.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,013 and 94,870.50 is: 204,494.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,013 : 94,870.50 = 94,870.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,013/94,870.50 = 94,870.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,013x = 94,870.50 × 94,870.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,013x = 9,000,411,770.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,000,411,770.25/44,013 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,494.39
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