Finding the Third Proportional to 44,241 and 96,257
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,241 and 96,257 is: 209,430.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,241 : 96,257 = 96,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,241/96,257 = 96,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,241x = 96,257 × 96,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,241x = 9,265,410,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,265,410,049/44,241 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,430.39
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