Finding the Third Proportional to 44,280 and 95,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,280 and 95,796 is: 207,246.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,280 : 95,796 = 95,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,280/95,796 = 95,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,280x = 95,796 × 95,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,280x = 9,176,873,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,176,873,616/44,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,246.47
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