Finding the Third Proportional to 44,183 and 90,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,183 and 90,958 is: 187,252.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,183 : 90,958 = 90,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,183/90,958 = 90,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,183x = 90,958 × 90,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,183x = 8,273,357,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,273,357,764/44,183 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,252.06
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