Finding the Third Proportional to 44,469 and 96,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,469 and 96,714 is: 210,339.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,469 : 96,714 = 96,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,469/96,714 = 96,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,469x = 96,714 × 96,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,469x = 9,353,597,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,353,597,796/44,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,339.74
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