Finding the Third Proportional to 44,646 and 98,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,646 and 98,220 is: 216,081.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,646 : 98,220 = 98,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,646/98,220 = 98,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,646x = 98,220 × 98,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,646x = 9,647,168,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,647,168,400/44,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,081.36
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