Finding the Third Proportional to 44,422 and 96,223
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,422 and 96,223 is: 208,429.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,422 : 96,223 = 96,223 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,422/96,223 = 96,223/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,422x = 96,223 × 96,223 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,422x = 9,258,865,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,258,865,729/44,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,429.74
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