Finding the Third Proportional to 44,339.50 and 97,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,339.50 and 97,294 is: 213,491.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,339.50 : 97,294 = 97,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,339.50/97,294 = 97,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,339.50x = 97,294 × 97,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,339.50x = 9,466,122,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,466,122,436/44,339.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,491.86
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