Finding the Third Proportional to 44,574 and 94,974
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,574 and 94,974 is: 202,361.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,574 : 94,974 = 94,974 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,574/94,974 = 94,974/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,574x = 94,974 × 94,974 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,574x = 9,020,060,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,020,060,676/44,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,361.48
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