Finding the Third Proportional to 44,482 and 96,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,482 and 96,708 is: 210,252.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,482 : 96,708 = 96,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,482/96,708 = 96,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,482x = 96,708 × 96,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,482x = 9,352,437,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,352,437,264/44,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,252.18
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