Finding the Third Proportional to 44,573 and 96,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,573 and 96,830 is: 210,352.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,573 : 96,830 = 96,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,573/96,830 = 96,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,573x = 96,830 × 96,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,573x = 9,376,048,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,376,048,900/44,573 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,352.66
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