Finding the Third Proportional to 44,529 and 95,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,529 and 95,970 is: 206,836.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,529 : 95,970 = 95,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,529/95,970 = 95,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,529x = 95,970 × 95,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,529x = 9,210,240,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,210,240,900/44,529 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,836.91
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