Finding the Third Proportional to 44,322 and 94,872
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,322 and 94,872 is: 203,075.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,322 : 94,872 = 94,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,322/94,872 = 94,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,322x = 94,872 × 94,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,322x = 9,000,696,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,000,696,384/44,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,075.14
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