Finding the Third Proportional to 44,478 and 96,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,478 and 96,732 is: 210,375.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,478 : 96,732 = 96,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,478/96,732 = 96,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,478x = 96,732 × 96,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,478x = 9,357,079,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,357,079,824/44,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,375.46
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