Finding the Third Proportional to 44,688 and 98,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,688 and 98,232 is: 215,931.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,688 : 98,232 = 98,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,688/98,232 = 98,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,688x = 98,232 × 98,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,688x = 9,649,525,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,649,525,824/44,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,931.03
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