Finding the Third Proportional to 44,560 and 95,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,560 and 95,840 is: 206,133.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,560 : 95,840 = 95,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,560/95,840 = 95,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,560x = 95,840 × 95,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,560x = 9,185,305,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,185,305,600/44,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,133.43
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