Finding the Third Proportional to 44,064 and 96,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,064 and 96,876 is: 212,984.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,064 : 96,876 = 96,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,064/96,876 = 96,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,064x = 96,876 × 96,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,064x = 9,384,959,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,384,959,376/44,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,984.74
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