Finding the Third Proportional to 44,344 and 98,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,344 and 98,530 is: 218,928.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,344 : 98,530 = 98,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,344/98,530 = 98,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,344x = 98,530 × 98,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,344x = 9,708,160,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,708,160,900/44,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,928.40
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