Finding the Third Proportional to 44,578 and 95,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,578 and 95,684 is: 205,379.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,578 : 95,684 = 95,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,578/95,684 = 95,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,578x = 95,684 × 95,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,578x = 9,155,427,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,155,427,856/44,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,379.96
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