Finding the Third Proportional to 44,336 and 98,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,336 and 98,513 is: 218,892.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,336 : 98,513 = 98,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,336/98,513 = 98,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,336x = 98,513 × 98,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,336x = 9,704,811,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,704,811,169/44,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,892.35
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