Finding the Third Proportional to 44,236 and 96,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,236 and 96,160 is: 209,032.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,236 : 96,160 = 96,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,236/96,160 = 96,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,236x = 96,160 × 96,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,236x = 9,246,745,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,246,745,600/44,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,032.14
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