Finding the Third Proportional to 44,570 and 96,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,570 and 96,820 is: 210,323.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,570 : 96,820 = 96,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,570/96,820 = 96,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,570x = 96,820 × 96,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,570x = 9,374,112,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,374,112,400/44,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,323.37
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