Finding the Third Proportional to 44,541 and 95,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,541 and 95,994 is: 206,884.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,541 : 95,994 = 95,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,541/95,994 = 95,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,541x = 95,994 × 95,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,541x = 9,214,848,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,214,848,036/44,541 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,884.62
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