Finding the Third Proportional to 44,340 and 95,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,340 and 95,714 is: 206,611.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,340 : 95,714 = 95,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,340/95,714 = 95,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,340x = 95,714 × 95,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,340x = 9,161,169,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,161,169,796/44,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,611.86
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