Finding the Third Proportional to 44,446 and 98,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,446 and 98,734 is: 219,331.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,446 : 98,734 = 98,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,446/98,734 = 98,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,446x = 98,734 × 98,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,446x = 9,748,402,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,748,402,756/44,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,331.39
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