Finding the Third Proportional to 44,380 and 96,597
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,380 and 96,597 is: 210,251.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,380 : 96,597 = 96,597 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,380/96,597 = 96,597/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,380x = 96,597 × 96,597 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,380x = 9,330,980,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,330,980,409/44,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,251.92
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