Finding the Third Proportional to 44,290 and 96,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,290 and 96,886 is: 211,941.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,290 : 96,886 = 96,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,290/96,886 = 96,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,290x = 96,886 × 96,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,290x = 9,386,896,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,386,896,996/44,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,941.68
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