Finding the Third Proportional to 44,490 and 97,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,490 and 97,980 is: 215,780.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,490 : 97,980 = 97,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,490/97,980 = 97,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,490x = 97,980 × 97,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,490x = 9,600,080,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,600,080,400/44,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,780.63
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