Finding the Third Proportional to 44,346 and 98,534
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,346 and 98,534 is: 218,936.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,346 : 98,534 = 98,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,346/98,534 = 98,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,346x = 98,534 × 98,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,346x = 9,708,949,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,708,949,156/44,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,936.30
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