Finding the Third Proportional to 44,338 and 97,291
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,338 and 97,291 is: 213,485.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,338 : 97,291 = 97,291 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,338/97,291 = 97,291/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,338x = 97,291 × 97,291 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,338x = 9,465,538,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,465,538,681/44,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,485.92
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