Finding the Third Proportional to 44,434 and 93,862
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,434 and 93,862 is: 198,273.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,434 : 93,862 = 93,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,434/93,862 = 93,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,434x = 93,862 × 93,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,434x = 8,810,075,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,810,075,044/44,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,273.28
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