Finding the Third Proportional to 44,442 and 90,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,442 and 90,672 is: 184,991.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,442 : 90,672 = 90,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,442/90,672 = 90,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,442x = 90,672 × 90,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,442x = 8,221,411,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,221,411,584/44,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,991.94
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