Finding the Third Proportional to 44,443 and 93,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,443 and 93,882 is: 198,317.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,443 : 93,882 = 93,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,443/93,882 = 93,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,443x = 93,882 × 93,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,443x = 8,813,829,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,813,829,924/44,443 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,317.62
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