Finding the Third Proportional to 44,597 and 96,545
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,597 and 96,545 is: 209,003.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,597 : 96,545 = 96,545 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,597/96,545 = 96,545/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,597x = 96,545 × 96,545 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,597x = 9,320,937,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,320,937,025/44,597 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,003.68
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