Finding the Third Proportional to 44,416 and 96,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,416 and 96,368 is: 209,086.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,416 : 96,368 = 96,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,416/96,368 = 96,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,416x = 96,368 × 96,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,416x = 9,286,791,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,286,791,424/44,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,086.62
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