Finding the Third Proportional to 44,268 and 93,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,268 and 93,072 is: 195,680.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,268 : 93,072 = 93,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,268/93,072 = 93,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,268x = 93,072 × 93,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,268x = 8,662,397,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,662,397,184/44,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,680.79
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