Finding the Third Proportional to 44,440 and 93,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,440 and 93,876 is: 198,305.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,440 : 93,876 = 93,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,440/93,876 = 93,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,440x = 93,876 × 93,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,440x = 8,812,703,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,812,703,376/44,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,305.66
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