Finding the Third Proportional to 44,662 and 97,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,662 and 97,100 is: 211,105.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,662 : 97,100 = 97,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,662/97,100 = 97,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,662x = 97,100 × 97,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,662x = 9,428,410,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,428,410,000/44,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,105.86
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