Finding the Third Proportional to 44,227 and 90,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,227 and 90,757 is: 186,239.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,227 : 90,757 = 90,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,227/90,757 = 90,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,227x = 90,757 × 90,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,227x = 8,236,833,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,236,833,049/44,227 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,239.92
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