Finding the Third Proportional to 44,724 and 97,741
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,724 and 97,741 is: 213,605.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,724 : 97,741 = 97,741 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,724/97,741 = 97,741/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,724x = 97,741 × 97,741 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,724x = 9,553,303,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,553,303,081/44,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,605.74
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