Finding the Third Proportional to 44,316 and 96,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,316 and 96,976 is: 212,211.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,316 : 96,976 = 96,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,316/96,976 = 96,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,316x = 96,976 × 96,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,316x = 9,404,344,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,404,344,576/44,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,211.04
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