Finding the Third Proportional to 44,247 and 97,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,247 and 97,242 is: 213,709.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,247 : 97,242 = 97,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,247/97,242 = 97,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,247x = 97,242 × 97,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,247x = 9,456,006,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,456,006,564/44,247 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,709.55
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