Finding the Third Proportional to 44,640 and 97,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,640 and 97,056 is: 211,018.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,640 : 97,056 = 97,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,640/97,056 = 97,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,640x = 97,056 × 97,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,640x = 9,419,867,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,419,867,136/44,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,018.53
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