Finding the Third Proportional to 44,368 and 96,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,368 and 96,960 is: 211,892.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,368 : 96,960 = 96,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,368/96,960 = 96,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,368x = 96,960 × 96,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,368x = 9,401,241,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,401,241,600/44,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,892.39
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