Finding the Third Proportional to 44,598 and 96,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,598 and 96,012 is: 206,697.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,598 : 96,012 = 96,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,598/96,012 = 96,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,598x = 96,012 × 96,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,598x = 9,218,304,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,218,304,144/44,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,697.70
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