Finding the Third Proportional to 44,132 and 96,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,132 and 96,040 is: 209,002.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,132 : 96,040 = 96,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,132/96,040 = 96,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,132x = 96,040 × 96,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,132x = 9,223,681,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,223,681,600/44,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,002.12
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