Finding the Third Proportional to 44,360 and 96,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,360 and 96,208 is: 208,655.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,360 : 96,208 = 96,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,360/96,208 = 96,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,360x = 96,208 × 96,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,360x = 9,255,979,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,255,979,264/44,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,655.98
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