Finding the Third Proportional to 44,488 and 96,719
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,488 and 96,719 is: 210,271.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,488 : 96,719 = 96,719 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,488/96,719 = 96,719/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,488x = 96,719 × 96,719 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,488x = 9,354,564,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,354,564,961/44,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,271.65
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