Finding the Third Proportional to 44,540 and 90,895
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,540 and 90,895 is: 185,493.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,540 : 90,895 = 90,895 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,540/90,895 = 90,895/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,540x = 90,895 × 90,895 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,540x = 8,261,901,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,261,901,025/44,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,493.96
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