Finding the Third Proportional to 44,434 and 94,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,434 and 94,988 is: 203,058.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,434 : 94,988 = 94,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,434/94,988 = 94,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,434x = 94,988 × 94,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,434x = 9,022,720,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,022,720,144/44,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,058.92
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