Finding the Third Proportional to 44,630 and 97,885
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,630 and 97,885 is: 214,686.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,630 : 97,885 = 97,885 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,630/97,885 = 97,885/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,630x = 97,885 × 97,885 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,630x = 9,581,473,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,581,473,225/44,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,686.83
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