Finding the Third Proportional to 44,566 and 96,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,566 and 96,816 is: 210,324.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,566 : 96,816 = 96,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,566/96,816 = 96,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,566x = 96,816 × 96,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,566x = 9,373,337,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,373,337,856/44,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,324.86
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