Finding the Third Proportional to 44,382 and 96,539
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,382 and 96,539 is: 209,990.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,382 : 96,539 = 96,539 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,382/96,539 = 96,539/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,382x = 96,539 × 96,539 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,382x = 9,319,778,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,319,778,521/44,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,990.05
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