Finding the Third Proportional to 44,622 and 97,383
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,622 and 97,383 is: 212,528.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,622 : 97,383 = 97,383 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,622/97,383 = 97,383/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,622x = 97,383 × 97,383 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,622x = 9,483,448,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,483,448,689/44,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,528.54
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