Finding the Third Proportional to 44,524 and 95,962
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,524 and 95,962 is: 206,825.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,524 : 95,962 = 95,962 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,524/95,962 = 95,962/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,524x = 95,962 × 95,962 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,524x = 9,208,705,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,208,705,444/44,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,825.65
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