Finding the Third Proportional to 44,362 and 96,109
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,362 and 96,109 is: 208,217.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,362 : 96,109 = 96,109 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,362/96,109 = 96,109/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,362x = 96,109 × 96,109 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,362x = 9,236,939,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,236,939,881/44,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,217.39
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