Finding the Third Proportional to 44,308 and 96,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,308 and 96,392 is: 209,700.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,308 : 96,392 = 96,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,308/96,392 = 96,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,308x = 96,392 × 96,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,308x = 9,291,417,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,291,417,664/44,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,700.68
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