Finding the Third Proportional to 44,172 and 95,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,172 and 95,386 is: 205,978.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,172 : 95,386 = 95,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,172/95,386 = 95,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,172x = 95,386 × 95,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,172x = 9,098,488,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,098,488,996/44,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,978.65
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