Finding the Third Proportional to 44,632 and 96,300
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,632 and 96,300 is: 207,781.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,632 : 96,300 = 96,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,632/96,300 = 96,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,632x = 96,300 × 96,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,632x = 9,273,690,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,273,690,000/44,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,781.19
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