Finding the Third Proportional to 44,408 and 96,198
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,408 and 96,198 is: 208,387.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,408 : 96,198 = 96,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,408/96,198 = 96,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,408x = 96,198 × 96,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,408x = 9,254,055,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,254,055,204/44,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,387.12
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