Finding the Third Proportional to 44,160 and 92,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,160 and 92,880 is: 195,350.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,160 : 92,880 = 92,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,160/92,880 = 92,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,160x = 92,880 × 92,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,160x = 8,626,694,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,626,694,400/44,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,350.87
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