Finding the Third Proportional to 44,248 and 96,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,248 and 96,784 is: 211,696.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,248 : 96,784 = 96,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,248/96,784 = 96,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,248x = 96,784 × 96,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,248x = 9,367,142,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,367,142,656/44,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,696.41
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