Finding the Third Proportional to 44,650 and 97,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,650 and 97,796 is: 214,200.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,650 : 97,796 = 97,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,650/97,796 = 97,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,650x = 97,796 × 97,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,650x = 9,564,057,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,564,057,616/44,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,200.62
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