Finding the Third Proportional to 44,316 and 93,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,316 and 93,960 is: 199,216.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,316 : 93,960 = 93,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,316/93,960 = 93,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,316x = 93,960 × 93,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,316x = 8,828,481,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,828,481,600/44,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,216.57
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