Finding the Third Proportional to 44,390 and 96,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,390 and 96,172 is: 208,358.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,390 : 96,172 = 96,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,390/96,172 = 96,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,390x = 96,172 × 96,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,390x = 9,249,053,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,249,053,584/44,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,358.95
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