Finding the Third Proportional to 44,066 and 96,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,066 and 96,880 is: 212,992.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,066 : 96,880 = 96,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,066/96,880 = 96,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,066x = 96,880 × 96,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,066x = 9,385,734,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,385,734,400/44,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,992.66
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