Finding the Third Proportional to 44,398 and 96,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,398 and 96,086 is: 207,948.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,398 : 96,086 = 96,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,398/96,086 = 96,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,398x = 96,086 × 96,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,398x = 9,232,519,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,232,519,396/44,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,948.99
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