Finding the Third Proportional to 44,343 and 97,309
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,343 and 97,309 is: 213,540.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,343 : 97,309 = 97,309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,343/97,309 = 97,309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,343x = 97,309 × 97,309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,343x = 9,469,041,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,469,041,481/44,343 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,540.84
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