Finding the Third Proportional to 44,610 and 97,428
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,610 and 97,428 is: 212,782.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,610 : 97,428 = 97,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,610/97,428 = 97,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,610x = 97,428 × 97,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,610x = 9,492,215,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,492,215,184/44,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,782.23
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