Finding the Third Proportional to 44,524 and 96,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,524 and 96,656 is: 209,828.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,524 : 96,656 = 96,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,524/96,656 = 96,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,524x = 96,656 × 96,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,524x = 9,342,382,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,342,382,336/44,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,828.01
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