Finding the Third Proportional to 44,218 and 96,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,218 and 96,212 is: 209,343.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,218 : 96,212 = 96,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,218/96,212 = 96,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,218x = 96,212 × 96,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,218x = 9,256,748,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,256,748,944/44,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,343.46
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