Finding the Third Proportional to 44,534 and 90,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,534 and 90,883 is: 185,469.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,534 : 90,883 = 90,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,534/90,883 = 90,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,534x = 90,883 × 90,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,534x = 8,259,719,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,259,719,689/44,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,469.97
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