Finding the Third Proportional to 44,051 and 96,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,051 and 96,814 is: 212,774.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,051 : 96,814 = 96,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,051/96,814 = 96,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,051x = 96,814 × 96,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,051x = 9,372,950,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,372,950,596/44,051 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,774.98
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