Finding the Third Proportional to 44,470 and 96,322
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,470 and 96,322 is: 208,633.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,470 : 96,322 = 96,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,470/96,322 = 96,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,470x = 96,322 × 96,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,470x = 9,277,927,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,277,927,684/44,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,633.41
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