Finding the Third Proportional to 44,242 and 93,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,242 and 93,476 is: 197,499.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,242 : 93,476 = 93,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,242/93,476 = 93,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,242x = 93,476 × 93,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,242x = 8,737,762,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,737,762,576/44,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,499.27
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