Finding the Third Proportional to 44,208 and 97,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,208 and 97,848 is: 216,572.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,208 : 97,848 = 97,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,208/97,848 = 97,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,208x = 97,848 × 97,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,208x = 9,574,231,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,574,231,104/44,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,572.36
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